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title: "Market Research Services"
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# Market Research Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b2d854e-8244-4bd5-97be-96cd23a9bab2

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed a public procurement process to award a contract for Market Research Services. The procurement, categorised under CPV code 79310000, covers services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £30,000, was awarded through a competitive quotation method as a limited procurement process. Key dates in this process include the end of the tender period on 12th November 2024 and the start of the contract period on 13th November 2024, which will run until 1st January 2029. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase as of the last update on 5th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in market research services, as indicated by its preference for SME suitability. Businesses in the market research industry can leverage this opportunity for long-term engagement with a renowned academic institution. The winning bidder, Kerry Leslie Consulting, an SME, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this competitive environment, showing that smaller firms have viable chances to secure such contracts, fostering growth and strengthening industry presence.

## Notice

Market Research Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc219b9-904b-4522-b98a-cf86edce22b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2024 - 1 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KERRY LESLIE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc219b9-904b-4522-b98a-cf86edce22b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cc219b9-904b-4522-b98a-cf86edce22b0
  5th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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