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title: "Provision of Social Research on the English Public Transport Users"
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# Provision of Social Research on the English Public Transport Users

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69c6c7d7-302b-4a91-927f-690a582af20f

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Crown Commercial Service involves a tender for the provision of social research on English public transport users. This tender falls under the category of social research services and covers various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London. The procurement has reached the award stage, with an active contract awarded to KANTAR UK LIMITED on 13 October 2017, valued at £430,000. The contract commenced on 16 October 2017 and is set to conclude on 30 November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research and analysis, particularly those with expertise in public transport studies. Organisations capable of offering comprehensive research strategies and a strong understanding of user experiences within the public transport sector would be well-suited to vying for future contracts in this domain. The utilisation of a selective procurement method indicates that the Crown Commercial Service is looking for reputable suppliers, thereby attracting businesses with a proven track record in providing quality research services.

## Notice

Research on English Public Transport

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e6f3ed-a823-4dec-9e42-94d8286de7db |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2017 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £430,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KANTAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2017 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e6f3ed-a823-4dec-9e42-94d8286de7db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e6f3ed-a823-4dec-9e42-94d8286de7db
  16th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/518db90d-7f84-4768-b975-dc58b70a5669
  Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

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

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