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title: "Aston University require a specialist to carry out a servitization survey. It is envisaged the contract for the servitization survey will be for a period of 3 months."
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# Aston University require a specialist to carry out a servitization survey. It is envisaged the contract for the servitization survey will be for a period of 3 months.

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c11345f-936a-443b-b5bb-9c3b55a469d0

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## Summary

Aston University has recently awarded a contract for a servitization survey to BMG Research Ltd. The survey aims to assess the adoption of servitization by industrial firms in the UK. The contract, with a value of £59,840, has a projected start date of May 1, 2024, and end date of July 31, 2024. The tender, titled "986 Servitization Survey," falls under the market research services category and is located in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses, especially those specialised in market research services, to engage in a 3-month survey project with Aston University. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure (below threshold), allowing a fair and competitive bidding process. Businesses interested in providing survey services to industrial firms in the UK should consider engaging with the tender process to support their growth strategy.

## Notice

Aston University is looking for a specialist partner to carry out up to a 3 stage servitization survey. The survey is intended to reveal the extent to which industrial firms operating in the UK have adopted servitization. It is envisaged the contract for the servitization survey will be for a period of 3 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e123e25-6212-40a4-950f-eb77110acb1d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,840 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2024 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e123e25-6212-40a4-950f-eb77110acb1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e123e25-6212-40a4-950f-eb77110acb1d
  30th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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