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title: "Communications Research Services to Support the Home Office - Lot 5"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9d4bfbcd-6a19-4d41-8247-86b5dcd22019"
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# Communications Research Services to Support the Home Office - Lot 5

Buyer: HOME OFFICE : HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d4bfbcd-6a19-4d41-8247-86b5dcd22019

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Communications Research Services to Support the Home Office - Lot 5", is being conducted by the Home Office in the UK. This tender, classified under the Research Services category (CPV code: 73110000), has a total contract value of £600,000 and runs from 23 September 2020 to 21 September 2024, with a possible extension. The procurement method used is selective, based on a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and the tender period closed on 10 June 2020, with the award decision made on 22 September 2020.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses specialising in communications research, particularly those with expertise in public polling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the contract's suitability for them. By engaging with the Home Office, successful bidders may enhance their reputation and portfolio in the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts and growth in the field of research services.

## Notice

Notice published for transparency purposes only. Lot 5 - Public Polling Communications Research Services to Support the Home Office (Lotted) Term 24 months plus 12 months option plus another 12 months option. Call-off from RM6018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6e6228-3a02-4315-8c2f-08f2c36b5303 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2020 - 21 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE : HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2020 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6e6228-3a02-4315-8c2f-08f2c36b5303

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab6e6228-3a02-4315-8c2f-08f2c36b5303
  19th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9639e438-2623-4d76-843a-8ff2995e3343
  Award letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a829f23-b82f-4eb7-8be6-c21723327cc0
  Appointment letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3aae658-04d2-4da0-9c77-fb4cf12389e9
  Contract terms

## Notice URLs

- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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