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title: "Framework Agreement for Research and Evaluation Services"
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published: "2020-02-27"
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# Framework Agreement for Research and Evaluation Services

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3845ff6c-7f8f-4181-a586-c913ca86e8e0

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is currently conducting a procurement process for a Framework Agreement for Research and Evaluation Services. This opportunity, classified under research and development services, aims to engage organisations with the necessary expertise to implement a range of methodologies in research and evaluation across various sectors. The tender is in the active planning stage, with responses due by 16 March 2020. The estimated contract value is between £23 million and £35 million over a four-year period, with the contract expected to commence from 1 July 2020 and run until 31 May 2024. The services will be delivered across the United Kingdom and other territories, including the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) equipped with research capabilities and technical innovation. Businesses specialising in research methodologies, data analysis, and policy evaluation could find a strong match with the requirements listed. By participating in this procurement, businesses can expand their profiles in the public sector, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and increased revenue streams within the research and consultancy space.

## Notice

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to alert potential suppliers to an opportunity that DCMS wish to procure a Framework Agreement with organisations with appropriate experience and expertise to enable the research and evaluation all of its services across all business areas and sectors. The Framework Agreement will require the use of a wide range of methodologies and technical innovation in order to support the research and evaluation in operational and or policy areas. Please be advised that the estimated value of this contract range between PS23 million - PS35 million over 4 years. DCMS are issuing this Request for Information (RFI) which consists of a questionnaire containing background information and a number of questions requiring responses, relating to the potential Lots and Services. There is no guarantee that this RFI will result in a Competitive tender. Responding or not responding to this RFI will not affect any tende

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/384573fb-245c-4ef9-89ef-d4b365052377 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | 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

- 27 Feb 2020 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/384573fb-245c-4ef9-89ef-d4b365052377

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/384573fb-245c-4ef9-89ef-d4b365052377
  27th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-LONDON:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./9H68ZFNAQ2
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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