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title: "Provision of Qualitative Research for CPFG"
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# Provision of Qualitative Research for CPFG

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-371223af-37b5-4d44-a8c2-61e7acc5fe93

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of Qualitative Research for CPFG" is orchestrated by the Crown Commercial Service, which is part of the Home Office. This tender is classified under economic and social research services in the United Kingdom and spans from December 6, 2017, to December 31, 2020. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is set at £1,200,000, with a tender period that notably ended on October 26, 2017.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research services, especially those with capabilities in qualitative analysis. Businesses focused on economic and social research are well-suited to compete for similar contracts, as they can leverage the demand from governmental entities for expertise in these areas to expand their service offerings. With a commitment to transparency and varied contract extensions, this procurement demonstrates an ongoing requirement for such services within public sector operations.

## Notice

Qualitative Research to assist with ad hoc requirements for the Crime, Policing and Fire Group within the Home Office. The contract was previously awarded and is now varied to extend the agreement to 31st December 2020. The contract value has been varied as detailed in the Variation Form. This contract variation is now published to comply with government transparency requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a801e66-e8f4-4436-9b0a-a20249482d92 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEFINE INSIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2020 at 13:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a801e66-e8f4-4436-9b0a-a20249482d92
- 5 Feb 2018 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a801e66-e8f4-4436-9b0a-a20249482d92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a801e66-e8f4-4436-9b0a-a20249482d92
  8th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d58ec08-1330-4954-9cb1-b7fbb8bffbed
  Award Letter - Transparency
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b04ff74-d85f-4ee4-a6d2-51df598e0630
  Order Form - Transparency
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9bc5dd3b-e909-4e2f-ac60-6097fa22ce85
  Variation Form

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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