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title: "Business Engagement Survey Services - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
published: "2022-02-17"
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# Business Engagement Survey Services - AWARD

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76537d7b-9ccb-46e1-b013-0647006eb2bd

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## Summary

Thurrock Council is initiating a tender process for "Business Engagement Survey Services," aimed at gathering insights through a telephone survey. This will help the Council understand the factors contributing to business sustainability and growth within Thurrock. The procurement falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category and is currently at the Award stage, with the contract expected to commence on 1st March 2022 and run until 30th June 2022. The tender period closed on 31st January 2022, with the awarded contract valued at £27,695, and was assigned to Blueberry Marketing Solutions Ltd.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly within the consultancy and market research sectors, to engage with local authorities and influence future business support initiatives. SMEs interested in providing survey and research services would be well-positioned to compete, given the focus on understanding local market dynamics. Firms looking to expand their footprint in Essex should consider this process as it reflects the Council's commitment to enhancing the business landscape in the region.

## Notice

Thurrock Council is seeking quotes from suppliers to carry out a telephone survey with a response rate sufficient to generate an accurate picture of business in Thurrock. The aim of the survey is to identify key factors in businesses surviving, thriving and growing within the borough. The findings will help inform the response of the Council and key stakeholders through the provision of business advice and support services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e62228fc-9f3a-46ae-83d0-7aacbd441188 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,695 |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLUEBERRY MARKETING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2022 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e62228fc-9f3a-46ae-83d0-7aacbd441188

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e62228fc-9f3a-46ae-83d0-7aacbd441188
  17th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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