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title: "Response to Covid-19: A weekly read of shopping behaviour from UK households"
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# Response to Covid-19: A weekly read of shopping behaviour from UK households

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99fa5599-5e1b-4a24-bf62-9b186a8db81f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal aimed at gathering weekly data on shopping behaviour to understand consumer trends during the Covid-19 pandemic. The project, titled "Response to Covid-19: A weekly read of shopping behaviour from UK households," falls under the research consultancy services sector. The contract, valued at £127,500, had the tender period end on 24 April 2020, with the contract period starting on 28 April 2020 and concluding on 31 July 2020. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action below threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and data analytics, especially those focusing on consumer behaviour and retail insights. Companies with expertise in collecting and analysing purchasing data would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. As the procurement was aimed at enhancing emergency response initiatives by understanding market dynamics, businesses that thrive in providing innovative solutions during crises would find such opportunities advantageous for growth.

## Notice

Understanding changes in shopper behaviour on a weekly basis with a weekly data release. In order to do so Defra and PHE are looking to procure consumer purchasing data to support emergency work on Covid-19 Specific objectives from this project include: To obtain a weekly read on shopper behaviour understand brand/category/behavioural choices, emerging view on 'new normal Top line shopping behaviour, Weekly channel performance and Weekly category and brand dives. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9db3833-354d-4919-9c78-a457114f0f3f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £127,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £127,500 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | TNS UK LTD TRADING AS KANTAR WORLDPANEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2020 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9db3833-354d-4919-9c78-a457114f0f3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9db3833-354d-4919-9c78-a457114f0f3f
  3rd August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf58bb76-63cd-4390-8770-740dc5b5e516
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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