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title: "Qualitative Research with Newborn Employers"
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# Qualitative Research with Newborn Employers

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0162fd62-bff9-4148-a00a-0a7fbcb3144a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Qualitative Research with Newborn Employers" was initiated by the Crown Commercial Service to conduct research related to 'Automatic Enrolment'. The contract, which falls under the social research services category (CPV code 79315000), had an end date for tender submissions on 6th June 2018. The contract period is set from 7th June 2018 to 7th February 2020, with a total value of £161,073. The procurement method utilised was identified as 'Other - n/a', indicating a specialised approach tailored to the requirements of the project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social research services, particularly those specialising in qualitative research methodologies. Companies with experience in employer studies, especially within the context of automatic enrolment policies, would be well-suited to compete. The successful contractor, RS Consulting Ltd, has demonstrated the capability to deliver on complex research projects, and similar firms could find valuable opportunities for growth in this sector through future procurements.

## Notice

Research into 'Automatic Enrolment: Qualitative Research with Newborn Employers'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/837ca03f-fb17-4002-9514-f5b2be934515 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - n/a |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Jun 2018 - 7 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £161,073 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2018 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/837ca03f-fb17-4002-9514-f5b2be934515

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/837ca03f-fb17-4002-9514-f5b2be934515
  18th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69ae2f5a-a94f-4197-87a3-021dd034f29d
  CCCO18A11 Contract Terms and Conditions REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43f4d5a0-ef16-4674-b6dd-f0dd0098575d
  CCCO18A11 Letter of Appointment REDACTED.pdf

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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