Planning

Market Research - Management of Citizens Panel and Associated Research

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

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Planning

18 Aug 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Inverclyde Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Market Research - Management of Citizens Panel and Associated Research" within the general public services industry. Located in Greenock, UKM83, the council is seeking to develop its procurement strategy through market research related to its Citizens’ Panel and associated surveys. Key dates include a deadline for expressing interest by 12:00 on 4 September 2025, with questionnaire submissions due by 12:00 on 5 September 2025. Further communication is expected with a future notice date set for 18 November 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for firms specializing in market research, public opinion polling, and data analysis services. With CPV classifications like 73200000 and 79300000, businesses adept in managing community engagement and surveying will find this especially relevant. As the tender involves ongoing management of panel surveys and employee surveys, companies with experience in effectively delivering insights and managing large datasets will be well-suited to compete. This engagement offers a chance to contribute to improving public services in Inverclyde and fostering long-lasting partnerships with a local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Research - Management of Citizens Panel and Associated Research

Notice Description

The purpose of this market research questionnaire is to engage with the market to understand market risk and opportunities while informing the future procurement strategy for Inverclyde Council's Citizens' Panel and Associated Research workstream.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the proposed project is to explore options to efficiently manage engagement with a representative cross- section of the local community on an ongoing basis. The Council conducts a minimum of two Citizens' Panel Surveys per year on a variety of topics. A feedback newsletter is sent with every Panel Survey which outlines the key results from the previous questionnaire and the Council's response to the Panel's feedback. The Panel consists of around 1,000 members, with membership refreshed annually by a third. The workstream also includes support for the management of the Council's Employee Surveys. This market research aims to identify solutions that align with the Council's objectives.. The deadline to express interest and submit any questions is 12:00 on Thursday, 4 September 2025. Questions received after this time may not be answered. Interested parties should then complete the attached questionnaire and email it to daniel.odonnell@inverclyde.gov.uk by 12:00 on Friday, 5 September 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807505
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537156
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79315000 - Social research services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Daniel O'Donnell
Contact Email
daniel.odonnell@inverclyde.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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