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title: "Hunt for the Vaccine - Front End Research - AWARD"
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# Hunt for the Vaccine - Front End Research - AWARD

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8eb7fc59-a52b-4d3d-b77b-345badf7055f

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group, based in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Hunt for the Vaccine - Front End Research". This project aimed to appoint a supplier to conduct audience research across the UK, China, and India regarding public engagement with an exhibition focused on vaccine development during the COVID-19 pandemic. The procurement utilised an open method, concluding the tender period on 21st June 2021, with an award made on 6th July 2021. The contract, valued at £40,000, commenced on 28th June 2021 and will conclude on 11th October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in market research and public engagement services. Companies experienced in conducting cultural or scientific evaluations and that have a proven track record of international engagement would be well-suited to compete for future projects of this nature. The involvement of the Science Museum Group suggests a focus on innovative and impactful research, making this an ideal contract for firms looking to enhance their offerings in the fields of research and analysis related to public health and education.

## Notice

The Science Museum Group wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide front end audience research in the UK, China & India, to explore the public response and attitude toward an exhibition and events programme that will highlight the story of the global effort to find new ways to develop vaccines, to deliver enhanced public engagement internationally around the science and scientists working on COVID-19.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3363268-fee3-470f-b1af-c8b963651f95 |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2021 - 11 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TERRY WATKINS RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2021 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3363268-fee3-470f-b1af-c8b963651f95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3363268-fee3-470f-b1af-c8b963651f95
  31st August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk

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