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title: "Standby Communications Quantitative Research Agency"
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# Standby Communications Quantitative Research Agency

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32a8f2d6-2528-4b4c-bba9-aabd5614b2bf

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## Summary

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has awarded a contract for the provision of communications research to the Kantar Public UK Limited. The title of the tender is "Standby Communications Quantitative Research Agency", and it falls under the services category with a contract value of £4,500,000. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Research & Insights framework. The contract period runs from March 10, 2023, to March 9, 2025, with the tender period ending on December 14, 2022. The location for this contract is in England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research services industry to engage in nationwide and localised research projects using quantitative methods such as surveys and polling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the suitability criteria specified. Businesses with expertise in data collection and analysis within the communications research field are encouraged to consider bidding for this opportunity. With a large contract value and a defined contract period, successful bidders can establish a stable revenue source and expand their presence in the public sector market.

## Notice

Provision of communications research, using quantitative research methods . The Supplier is appointed on a standby basis and will be ready to deliver research projects under this Contract. The Supplier will need to plan, implement and report on nationwide and localised research projects. Quantitative research methods will include surveys and polling, and desk research. Additional information: This is a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Research & Insights framework (RM6126).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df700586-f0e8-4578-bb99-cc83524a903a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2023 - 9 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KANTAR PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2023 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df700586-f0e8-4578-bb99-cc83524a903a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df700586-f0e8-4578-bb99-cc83524a903a
  15th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e5ee1b2-d3fd-40a2-b4ae-6b92e87e1c93
  Copy of final Call-Off Order form.

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