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title: "Focus Group Study - Implications of the UK's Departure from the EU"
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# Focus Group Study - Implications of the UK's Departure from the EU

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8850cd12-905b-4fa2-a35b-925cf1c25be5

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) is currently engaged in a procurement process for a project titled "Focus Group Study - Implications of the UK's Departure from the EU." This initiative falls under the research and consultancy services industry category and is located in England. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 21 November 2017. The contract, which has been awarded to Oxford Research AB, is set to commence on 8 December 2017 and will continue until 31 March 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and consultancy, particularly those capable of facilitating focus groups and conducting detailed analytical reports. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this project particularly appealing, as the FCO's specifications emphasise value for money and compliance with national laws. Companies that specialise in market research, policy analysis, or related consultancy services are well-suited to leverage this procurement, enhancing their visibility and experience in the public sector.

## Notice

Focus Group Study - Implications of the UK's Departure from the EU (CONTRACT REF. CPG/2343/2017) The objective of the procurement is to select a supplier that delivers value for money, complies with all contractual obligations and national laws. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office "FCO" seeks to appoint one research/consultancy firm to deliver a detailed study for the British Embassy Stockholm to include: - Organising a minimum of six and maximum of nine focus groups with Swedish trade associations / sector organisations. Facilitating those focus groups to encourage a detailed technical discussion. - A detailed report in English of all focus groups (approx. 30 pages in total) that summarises the key messages emerging from each discussion, and draws conclusions on any common findings. And an associated analysis of the information gathered, along with headline statistics on the size of each sector in the economy, and potential growth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/772e93d0-1416-474d-a83a-d1332ab66651 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2017 at 08:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/772e93d0-1416-474d-a83a-d1332ab66651

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/772e93d0-1416-474d-a83a-d1332ab66651
  5th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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