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title: "Home Office Research for Asia and Africa"
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# Home Office Research for Asia and Africa

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa85536a-0b11-409c-be22-9de505bb5fd3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Home Office Research for Asia and Africa" has been completed, with the Crown Commercial Service acting as the buying organisation. This project falls under the research services category, particularly focusing on qualitative and quantitative communication research for UK government immigration enforcement initiatives. The contract, valued at £800,000, was awarded to TNS UK LIMITED, and spans from 21st February 2018 to 20th February 2019. The initial tender period concluded on 6th February 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research services sector, particularly those with expertise in communications research and analysis. Firms that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) should consider competing for similar contracts, as they may possess unique insights and methodologies suited to government needs. Engaging in similar tenders can thus enhance their portfolio and contribute to sustainable business growth.

## Notice

To appoint a Supplier to plan and manage quantitative and qualitative communications research to inform those areas of UK government work dedicated to Immigration Enforcement in the UK for which the Home Office is responsible. Additional information: THIS CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED AND IS BEING PUBLISHED FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf28725-d8b8-46ab-a505-33c5b9c5fd1d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2018 - 20 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| 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 | TNS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2018 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf28725-d8b8-46ab-a505-33c5b9c5fd1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf28725-d8b8-46ab-a505-33c5b9c5fd1d
  27th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1f88d46-83eb-42b9-9027-88cf9439140a
  Framework Award Letter TRANSPARENCY
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6fc2bd3b-3de7-4f40-9173-1cac57cc838f
  Order Form-REDACTED

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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