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title: "SO14794"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93a8b3ed-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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# SO14794

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93a8b3ed-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, pertains to the contract titled "SO14794 – Provision of Quantitative User Research Recruitment Service", classified under research and development services. This procurement is complete, with the contract having commenced on 26th October 2015 and concluded on 30th September 2016. The total value of the contract was £10,600, following a prior extension that raised the initial evaluation from £7,300. The procurement occurred in the United Kingdom, specifically in London, and the tendering process ended on 25th October 2015.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research and consultancy, particularly those specialising in user research and data analysis. With the contract already awarded to Toluna, potential competitors can focus on enhancing their service offerings and positioning themselves for future tenders in related areas. Businesses that effectively demonstrate their expertise in quantitative research methodologies and showcase a strong understanding of the public sector's needs will be well-suited to bid for upcoming contracts from the Crown Commercial Service and similar organisations.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of quantitative user research recruitment service. This contract was also subject to an extension awarded on 12th February 2016. The total contract evaluation increased from the original amount of PS7,300.00 to PS10,600.00. The contract end date was also extended to 30th September 2016. Extension Reference - SO17175

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8808bade-0ad4-44ee-849f-f4a186b421f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2015 |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2015 - 30 Sep 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,600 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2B 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOLUNA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8808bade-0ad4-44ee-849f-f4a186b421f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8808bade-0ad4-44ee-849f-f4a186b421f7
  20th April 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d73a9a3-51fc-40da-bfbe-385909cbc948
  SO17175, SO14794 - Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be37d4f9-b672-42cd-b2d7-ef803d281d5e
  20160418 - SO17175 Redaction V.1

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