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title: "Public perception tracking for the UK Covid-19 Inquiry"
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# Public perception tracking for the UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5186824d-3a19-4ddb-8306-6405345a5840

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has contracted Bloom Procurement Services Ltd to manage the public perception tracking for the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. This project, classified under market research services (CPV code 79310000), involves monthly polling and targeted online or telephone interviews to evaluate the public's view of the Inquiry. The procurement process, conducted via a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, has now reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £275,055.50, has a term starting on 2nd September 2024 and ending on 31st August 2026. Services will be delivered primarily from Gateshead, NE8 2ET, England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, data collection, and public opinion polling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit as the procurement is structured to accommodate their participation. Companies with experience in delivering substantive analytical insights and managing extensive public surveys will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities, potentially enhancing their portfolio and providing a substantial revenue stream over the contract period.

## Notice

IPSOS (Market Research) Ltd have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd on behalf of the Cabinet Office (CO) to to deliver monthly polling including targeted monthly online and/or telephone interviews to track and evaluate the Inquiry's public reputation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/122a4784-c15f-4338-8e4c-7d8e5a54e90e |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,055 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £275,055 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| 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 | BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2024 at 14:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/122a4784-c15f-4338-8e4c-7d8e5a54e90e
- 24 Sep 2024 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/122a4784-c15f-4338-8e4c-7d8e5a54e90e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/122a4784-c15f-4338-8e4c-7d8e5a54e90e
  30th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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