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title: "Communications Research Services to Support the Home Office - Lot 1"
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# Communications Research Services to Support the Home Office - Lot 1

Buyer: HOME OFFICE : HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d84992a-b293-432c-a1ac-e6f1aa709360

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## Summary

The Home Office in Liverpool has completed a public procurement process for "Communications Research Services to Support the Home Office - Lot 1," focusing on qualitative research pertaining to policing, crime, and serious violence. The contract has been awarded to C M MONITOR (BRITAIN THINKS) LTD, with a total value of £900,000 and a duration of 24 months, including options for two additional 12-month extensions. This procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period concluding on 10 June 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research services. Businesses with expertise in qualitative research methods and the ability to support government communications initiatives would be well-suited to compete in future procurement opportunities within the public sector. The contract's association with serious public issues also emphasises the importance of innovative and effective research solutions.

## Notice

Notice published for transparency purposes only. LOT 1 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH FOR POLICING, CRIME, AND SERIOUS VIOLENCE The Authority requires a Supplier to work as a research partner to the Home Office Communications Directorate. Term 24 month plus 12 month option plus second 12 month option. Call-off from RM6018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/588d1565-63db-4a71-8f7a-5f1ae283eae6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2020 - 21 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE : HOME OFFICE |
| 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 | C M MONITOR (BRITAIN THINKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2020 at 12:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/588d1565-63db-4a71-8f7a-5f1ae283eae6
- 19 Oct 2020 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/588d1565-63db-4a71-8f7a-5f1ae283eae6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/588d1565-63db-4a71-8f7a-5f1ae283eae6
  19th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8644cb9f-0dc2-47f7-a8f0-113757d39a4d
  Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f74dc04d-68d1-49f6-a13d-0977998f5274
  Appointment Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5e6f9d8-301d-4312-90e8-2fec2a74191f
  Contract terms

## Notice URLs

- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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