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title: "Qualitative Communications Research and Focus Groups"
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# Qualitative Communications Research and Focus Groups

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e77c103-d33a-4dfa-b53e-56d619459711

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a procurement process titled "Qualitative Communications Research and Focus Groups". The process falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a contract value of £78,000. The tender was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spanned from 25 January 2022 to 31 March 2022, with the tender period concluding on 29 November 2021. The project involved focus groups designed to provide audience insight to support DCMS strategy development across various policy areas, taking place in London (postal code SW1A 2BQ).

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in qualitative research and communications consultancy. Businesses with expertise in audience engagement and insight generation would be particularly well-suited to compete in such opportunities. Engaging with the DCMS in future procurement processes could help these businesses expand their client base and enhance their capabilities in delivering valuable research services.

## Notice

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a Supplier to design and deliver focus groups on behalf of the DCMS Communications team, in order to provide audience insight on DCMS issues to support strategy development across policy areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f7d0d7-0200-4383-87b8-423080cd46e1 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,000 |
| 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 DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RESEARCH WORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2022 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f7d0d7-0200-4383-87b8-423080cd46e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f7d0d7-0200-4383-87b8-423080cd46e1
  4th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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