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title: "Research Participant Recruitment"
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# Research Participant Recruitment

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0529f775-723e-4398-a45f-4b65e862258f

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## Summary

The public procurement process is initiated by Ofgem, the UK's energy regulator, for a tender titled "Research Participant Recruitment." This opportunity falls within the market research services industry category and is located in London, England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 4th June 2018. The contract is anticipated to commence on 13th June 2018 and will continue until 29th March 2019. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £60,000 to £90,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for independent research recruitment agencies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in valuable research activities on behalf of Ofgem. Businesses that can efficiently source and recruit diverse consumer participants tailored to specific research requirements will find this tender particularly suitable. The ongoing nature of the research sprints, anticipated to occur at least fortnightly, may also appeal to firms looking to build lasting partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

Each round of research requires the recruitment of a number of consumers, so that we can test various iterations of each product or communication, ahead of taking to full testing or trial. We require a suitably experienced independent research recruitment agency to source and recruit consumer participants to our predefined specifications (for each sprint). The number of participants per research sprint shall vary, as will the participant specification which shall include a range of characteristics - some of which are stated herein. Ofgem envisage the research sprints could potentially take place at least fortnightly over the Contract period, subject to budgets. Our team will carry out the interviewing at these sessions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33f41466-d8e5-4a63-8109-e68d9f0a25dc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2018 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3GE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 21 May 2018 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33f41466-d8e5-4a63-8109-e68d9f0a25dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33f41466-d8e5-4a63-8109-e68d9f0a25dc
  21st May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY154539
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk

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