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title: "Research Consultancy"
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# Research Consultancy

Buyer: NATIONAL CITIZEN SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-257b95d8-42dd-40af-a437-4fb841b6ea2a

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## Summary

The National Citizen Service is inviting bids for a "Research Consultancy" to investigate the likelihood of graduates from the NCS programme applying for and being accepted into higher education. This procurement is a direct tender action valued at £20,000, focusing on social research services. The contract period commenced on 26th July 2019 and is set to conclude on 25th January 2020. The tender was officially published on 21st October 2019, and the award notice can be found on Contracts Finder.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for research firms specialising in social sciences and educational studies, particularly those with experience in conducting surveys and demographic analysis. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit from this contract, as the procurement was designed to encourage their participation. Businesses that are adept at delivering insightful research and analysis tailored to the education sector will find this project well-suited for showcasing their capabilities and contributing to the understanding of higher education access among NCS graduates.

## Notice

The research of how likely graduates of the NCS programme are to apply for, and be accepted into, higher education and whether specific demographics are more or less impacted in their decision to apply for and be accepted in to Higher Education

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1568e3fb-daa8-490a-bbfc-e8d0be19ae79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Jul 2019 - 25 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL CITIZEN SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W14 8DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Electoral ward | Avonmore |
| Westminster constituency | Hammersmith and Chiswick |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DMH AND ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2019 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1568e3fb-daa8-490a-bbfc-e8d0be19ae79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1568e3fb-daa8-490a-bbfc-e8d0be19ae79
  21st October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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