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title: "Precept Surveys"
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# Precept Surveys

Buyer: DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fd4ea09-4f59-424a-9ab3-92839041a937

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## Summary

The procurement process was managed by the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service for a project titled "Precept Surveys". This tender falls under the industry category of Survey Services (CPV: 79311000) and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The process was at the Award stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 30th August 2024, contract start on 16th September 2024, and contract end on 15th September 2028. The total contract value is £50,000 GBP. This contract utilised a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation (below the threshold). The awarded supplier is Social & Market Strategic Research (SMSR) Ltd.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs such as Social & Market Strategic Research (SMSR) Ltd. The project involves conducting annual interviews with businesses and the public, offering a mix of face-to-face and telephone surveys, which are crucial for small to medium-sized survey and research firms that possess the capability to develop interview scripts, carry out data analysis, and provide comprehensive reports. This contract, with its potential for extensions up to four years, provides a stable revenue stream and a chance to establish a long-term relationship with a public sector client.

## Notice

Conducting of interviews with businesses and members of the public, across Devon and Somerset, to inform the level of the Fire and Rescue Service precept within Council Tax the following financial year. Interviews are a combination of face-to-face and telephone. The supplier will develop the interview script, carry out the interviews/surveys, analyse the data/information and provide a report on the findings. Surveys are carried out annually (in Autumn). The contract has an initial term of one year, with 3 x 12 extensions available (maximum 4 year term).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d83402b-985c-4329-963b-8f3e6ab579e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2024 - 15 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX3 0NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Clyst Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIAL & MARKET STRATEGIC RESEARCH (SMSR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d83402b-985c-4329-963b-8f3e6ab579e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d83402b-985c-4329-963b-8f3e6ab579e6
  1st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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