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title: "Independent selection of questions submitted via Ask.gov website to be answered at COVID press conferences"
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# Independent selection of questions submitted via Ask.gov website to be answered at COVID press conferences

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a46519c-6e3d-4f24-bd15-f639a9c456a7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service as the buying organisation, which recently completed a tender titled "Independent selection of questions submitted via Ask.gov website to be answered at COVID press conferences". This procurement falls under the research and development services category and is primarily located in the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a direct method as a single tender action, concluding the tender period on 11th October 2020. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £72,248.57, commenced on 12th October 2020 and is set to end on 31st March 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to participate in public service delivery related to COVID-19. Companies specialising in research and consultancy services would be well-suited to compete, allowing them to leverage their expertise in public health communication and event management. Engaging in such tenders could not only enhance their reputation but also support their growth within the public procurement sector.

## Notice

Services for expert independent public questions selected for Minister and senior officials at national COVID-19 press conferences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e26bc9-5f4d-41ed-b271-1a41cb8a31d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,088 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,248 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2021 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e26bc9-5f4d-41ed-b271-1a41cb8a31d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e26bc9-5f4d-41ed-b271-1a41cb8a31d3
  30th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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