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title: "Research Focus Groups and Polling"
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# Research Focus Groups and Polling

Buyer: HM TREASURY : HM TREASURY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cac698b-cd37-424b-9ce5-1fcd0681c101

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## Summary

The HM Treasury is seeking a supplier for a contract titled "Research Focus Groups and Polling" to conduct weekly focus groups and polling, which will inform immediate policy-making decisions and communications. The procurement method was a direct award under the call-off process, and the contract, valued at £68,000, has been awarded to Hanbury Strategy and Communications Limited. The contract period commenced on 11th June 2020 and will conclude on 11th September 2020. The procurement process is complete, with the contract award notice published on 5th August 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that deliver research services. Businesses specialising in market research, audience engagement, and strategic communications would be particularly well-positioned to benefit from similar contracts in the future. Engaging with public sector opportunities like this can enhance growth prospects, as suppliers can develop ongoing relationships with government organisations while contributing to significant policy-making initiatives.

## Notice

The Customer requires a Supplier to carry out weekly focus groups and polling to inform immediate policy-making decisions and communications. This Contract has been awarded and is being published to meet government transparency requirements. A full tender to cover the long term requirement for this contract was put out to the Crown Commercial Service Research Marketplace on 7 July. Details of this contract award will be published in due course.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a67b4ac-272a-4274-8bd0-099aeb7d1039 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Procurement - Call Off (Direct Award) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2020 - 11 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,000 |
| 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 | HM TREASURY : HM TREASURY |
| 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 | HANBURY STRATEGY AND COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2020 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a67b4ac-272a-4274-8bd0-099aeb7d1039

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a67b4ac-272a-4274-8bd0-099aeb7d1039
  5th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b30c9039-da0c-4757-ac7e-4ab650f5804e
  Redacted Letter of Appointment

## Notice URLs

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

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