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title: "DIR/001652"
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# DIR/001652

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fb31efa-b501-4791-979a-b8c0f986801c

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Nottingham Trent University, involves a tender titled "DIR/001652" for public affairs and research work within the market research services industry category. The contracting process commenced with a limited procurement method under competitive quotation guidelines, and the tender period concluded on 5th July 2018. The contract was awarded on the same day and covers a value of £83,520, with the contract running from 6th July 2018 to 7th July 2018, based in Nottingham, England.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in market research and public affairs services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given the successful execution of similar services by the awarded supplier, Oakhill Communications, companies that can demonstrate expertise in competitive quotation processes and deliver high-quality market research solutions will be well-suited to compete for future contracts in this field.

## Notice

Public affairs and research work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdff49fc-60ee-4acf-8094-e1162a37cfeb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2018 - 7 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,520 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4GH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Hyson Green & Arboretum |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OAKHILL COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2018 at 08:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdff49fc-60ee-4acf-8094-e1162a37cfeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdff49fc-60ee-4acf-8094-e1162a37cfeb
  12th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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