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title: "The Big Listen"
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# The Big Listen

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7acc6a80-892d-4ed4-b4b9-84da65de2477

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the tender titled "The Big Listen" was conducted by OFSTED, a contracting authority based in London, England. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender, with reference CON 1416, was awarded following a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system. The deadline for tender submissions was February 21, 2024, with a contract period starting on March 11, 2024, and extending until August 31, 2026. The total contract value for both lots is £956,090.

This tender opportunity, facilitated by OFSTED, aims to engage businesses in mixed methods research activities. Companies operating in the research and development services sector, particularly those specialising in online surveys/polls and focus group interviews, would find this tender suitable for business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, providing them with an opportunity to extend their services and operations through this contract awarded by OFSTED.

## Notice

A shortlisting exercise was carried out via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Research Marketplace DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) framework (reference RM6126). An Invitation to Tender was issued via Ofsted's e-procurement portal (www.delta-esourcing.com) to all of the Suppliers that were shortlisted. There were two lots in the Invitation to Tender: Lot 1: Parents, carers, and the public Lot 2: The Sectors we inspect and regulate The appointed Suppliers will be commissioned to carry out mixed methods research by using, for example, online surveys/polls and focus groups interviews. Additional information: The contract value overall for both lots is PS478,045. Additional headroom in the contract has been added to allow for the contract to be extended at Ofsted's discretion for a maximum period of 24 months. The overall contract value is therefore PS956,090.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e85a99d-7085-4586-9b7b-cdabff904962 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £478,045 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £956,090 |
| 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 | OFSTED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EX |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH; NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## 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 Apr 2024 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e85a99d-7085-4586-9b7b-cdabff904962

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e85a99d-7085-4586-9b7b-cdabff904962
  17th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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