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title: "GOC Public perceptions research"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7e2513ed-d214-4f33-acab-e8e6d11e5b83"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL"
published: "2023-09-26"
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# GOC Public perceptions research

Buyer: GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e2513ed-d214-4f33-acab-e8e6d11e5b83

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## Summary

The General Optical Council is looking to engage a market research agency to conduct an annual quantitative survey across the UK on public perceptions of optical services. The tender involves three waves of the survey from 2024 to 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender deadline set for 30th October 2023 and the contract period starting from 13th November 2023 to 31st March 2024. The procurement falls under the services category, and the location specified is in London with a postal code of EC4M 7NG.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to bid for providing market research services for the General Optical Council. Businesses with expertise in research and development services and related consultancy services are well-suited to compete. The competitive process is actively seeking input from businesses to contribute their expertise and support the Council in understanding public sentiments towards optical services.

## Notice

We are seeking a market research agency to conduct an annual quantitative survey with patients and members of the public across the UK to explore their views and experiences of optical services. We have carried out this survey since 2015 exploring areas such as satisfaction levels with sight tests, confidence and trust in the optical professions, shopping habits and technology advancements. The tender is for three waves of the survey over 2024-26.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/854e87fc-1c44-4c1c-a295-bc754f1f66ff |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENERAL OPTICAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4M 7NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Farringdon Within |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2023 at 08:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/854e87fc-1c44-4c1c-a295-bc754f1f66ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/854e87fc-1c44-4c1c-a295-bc754f1f66ff
  26th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3d4ade0-3dd9-4b9b-82a2-3e2fc8b17f4c
- https://optical.org/en/about-us/get-involved/tenders/

## Notice URLs

- https://optical.org/

## Provenance

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