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title: "General Optical Council's research into reforming its system of business regulation"
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buyer: "GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL"
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# General Optical Council's research into reforming its system of business regulation

Buyer: GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32b3b621-62f4-445d-a752-c545ce6662d5

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## Summary

The General Optical Council is initiating a tender process for research into reforming its system of business regulation. This procurement involves conducting online focus groups with the public to inform policy changes in optical business regulation. The contract, categorised under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV code: 73000000), is open for proposals until 5pm on 6 November 2024. The contract is valued up to £25,000, with an additional budget of £5,000 for follow-up omnibus questions. The contract period commences on 15 November 2024 and is expected to conclude by 14 March 2025. The services will predominantly be carried out at the General Optical Council's address in London, EC4M 7NG.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for market research agencies, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to engage with a regulatory body and influence important policy changes. Businesses equipped with expertise in conducting online focus groups and possessing strong analytical capabilities would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The open procedure method allows for broad participation, ensuring that diverse organisations have the chance to contribute valuable insights and grow their business through government contracting.

## Notice

We are seeking a market research agency to conduct online focus groups with members of the public to help inform a project we are carrying out into reforming our system of optical business regulation. It is important that we hear from members of the public on the policy changes we intend to make. We have an approved budget of up to PS20,000 including VAT and all other contractor costs. Proposals over PS20,000 will not be considered. We also have a budget of PS5,000 including VAT available for some omnibus questions that we may do as follow up. The deadline for tenders is 5pm 6 November, with a view to delivering the final report by the 14 March 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67099246-2f76-4dc5-b085-87b0360789d3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2024 - 14 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4M 7NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Farringdon Within |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 08:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67099246-2f76-4dc5-b085-87b0360789d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67099246-2f76-4dc5-b085-87b0360789d3
  9th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d2165a4-064a-40c4-83f3-ca0cd5bfef2a

## Notice URLs

- https://optical.org/

## Provenance

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