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title: "Audience Insights - a market research firm to conduct focus groups in th US"
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# Audience Insights - a market research firm to conduct focus groups in th US

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9364d18e-1844-45a6-b9d1-60bdd13204be

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## Summary

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently conducting a tender titled "Audience Insights - a market research firm to conduct focus groups in the US." This procurement falls under the category of research and development services, with a contract value of £55,000. Bids are to be submitted by 7th November 2018, as the tender is in the active phase and the open procurement method has been employed. The contract period will commence on 30th November 2018, lasting until 28th February 2019, with potential delivery locations across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for market research firms and consultancy services that focus on understanding public attitudes, especially toward international economic affairs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given the nature of the services required and the emphasis on diverse supplier engagement. Interested businesses should carefully review the tender documentation and ensure full compliance with submission guidelines to enhance their chances of success.

## Notice

Audience Insights - a market research firm to conduct focus groups in the US to gain insight into attitudes towards the UK, the economy, and trade. Please read the instructions on the tendering procedure carefully as failure to comply may invalidate your tender. All tender documentation will be published, and all substantive communication between the Authority and bidders will be conducted via the FCO's e-Procurement Portal, Bravo Solution. URL is https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/ (requires registration), then navigate to project_1908/itt_2592

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e4a8b76-fd85-429a-a97b-4769dccd1821 |
| 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 | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## 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 Oct 2018 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e4a8b76-fd85-429a-a97b-4769dccd1821

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e4a8b76-fd85-429a-a97b-4769dccd1821
  17th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Provenance

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