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# Qualitative Research Services

Buyer: NATIONAL SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2aed402b-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The National Savings & Investments (NS&I) is seeking a service provider for its tender titled "Qualitative Research Services," focusing on market research and public-opinion polling services. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been published on 13 September 2016, with a contract valued at £250,000. The deadline for submissions was set for 12 October 2016, and the contract will run from 11 November 2016 to 10 November 2018, with delivery to be made in London, United Kingdom through an open procurement method.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in market research and qualitative analysis, particularly those offering innovative approaches to product development and consumer insights. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, especially those with expertise in conducting diverse qualitative research projects that include customer service understanding and advertising development, making this an ideal opportunity for firms looking to expand their portfolio and engage with a reputable organisation like NS&I.

## Notice

The purpose of this invitation to tender is to establish an agreement with a service provider for the provision of qualitative research services. Each year NS&I carry out a number of ad-hoc qualitative research projects. These projects can cover a range of topics so qualitative research may be needed to support: o blue sky thinking and strategy development o product development - both in terms of new product development and product enhancement o understanding of customer service expectations o communications testing o the exploration of consumer segment attitudes, needs and behaviours o advertising development o branding and image development. As well as bespoke ad-hoc projects we may require support with the facilitation of workshops and input into meetings with other agencies that we work with such as our marketing agency. Further information relating to the tender can be obtained from the NS&I eProcurement website portal: https://nsandi.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=NSANDI Additional information: All communication relating to the tender should be addressed via the messaging feature on the NS&I eProcurement website portal relating to this ITT NS&I reference 1505. Responses to this ITT must be submitted via the NS&I eProcurement website portal under NS&I tender reference no.1505 no later than the deadline of noon on 12 October 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a6897ae-72b1-4d51-b713-a0bf03eb9e47 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2016 - 15 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1V 2QX |
| 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 | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DISCOVERY RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79320000 - Public-opinion polling services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2016 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a6897ae-72b1-4d51-b713-a0bf03eb9e47
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d28bbde1-21b0-4b7a-adac-3ef397f59e68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a6897ae-72b1-4d51-b713-a0bf03eb9e47
  30th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d28bbde1-21b0-4b7a-adac-3ef397f59e68
  13th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://nsandi.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=NSANDI
  NS&I eProcurement website portal

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