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title: "Focus group participant recruitment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-acc43907-436a-4706-9799-0b6596773ef2"
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buyer: "OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)"
published: "2025-06-24"
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# Focus group participant recruitment

Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acc43907-436a-4706-9799-0b6596773ef2

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## Summary

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has initiated a procurement process under the title "Focus group participant recruitment," seeking services in the market research industry. This open procedure is currently in the tender stage with key deadlines, namely, the tender period ending on 23 July 2025. The project is located in the West Midlands, England, with the contract period beginning on 1 September 2025 and concluding on 31 August 2028. The estimated contract value is £60,000, with a minimum bid of £45,000 required. This procurement process is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses capable of supporting Ofqual in recruiting participants for focus groups and interviews, a task requiring specific sourcing capacities to meet project criteria. Companies proficient in organising such recruitment without managing data collection or meeting attendance will find this opportunity advantageous. Market research firms, particularly SMEs, could leverage this contract to grow within the public sector and enhance their portfolio by partnering with a reputable institution like Ofqual.

## Notice

The nature of the work that the appointed supplier will be required to support Ofqual with the recruitment of participants for focus groups and interviews. The supplier will need to be able to source participants to the specific requirements of the individual projects (see specification for details) and arrange meetings on Ofqual's behalf. They will not be expected to attend meetings or handle any data collected in the meetings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4e9915b-b5d6-4d86-b85a-ab35f4943c02 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL) |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2GN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4e9915b-b5d6-4d86-b85a-ab35f4943c02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4e9915b-b5d6-4d86-b85a-ab35f4943c02
  24th June 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN169947
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://ofqual.gov.uk

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