--- title: "PR 07 2026 Consultation and Engagement Research" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b39d8b4e-87ab-4f7e-9242-2540cb649800" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b39d8b4e-87ab-4f7e-9242-2540cb649800" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b39d8b4e-87ab-4f7e-9242-2540cb649800.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b39d8b4e-87ab-4f7e-9242-2540cb649800.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EXETER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-23" --- # PR 07 2026 Consultation and Engagement Research Buyer: EXETER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b39d8b4e-87ab-4f7e-9242-2540cb649800 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b39d8b4e-87ab-4f7e-9242-2540cb649800) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b39d8b4e-87ab-4f7e-9242-2540cb649800.json) ## Summary Exeter City Council has completed the procurement process for the Consultation and Engagement Research contract, specifically targeting research and development services as well as social and economic research services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the CPV code 73000000, was awarded to Enventure Research, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). The contract, valued at £175,200, began on 15 June 2026 and will run until 14 June 2027. The procurement method used was a restricted procedure, which concluded with the awarding decision published on 23 July 2026. The project's goal is to conduct a comprehensive Resident Survey and Budget Consultation Survey along with flexible engagement support. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses skilled in delivering large-scale research and consultations that require innovative approaches to engage diverse population segments effectively. Companies specialising in social and economic research, with robust analytical and project management capabilities, would find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. As the contract allows for flexible engagement strategies, such as workshops and qualitative research, businesses capable of responding to fluctuating demands will be well-positioned to succeed and potentially expand their services portfolio through this partnership with Exeter City Council. ## Notice Exeter City Council is seeking a suitably experienced supplier to deliver a comprehensive Resident Survey and Budget Consultation Survey for 2026, alongside providing flexible, additional consultation and engagement support as required during the contract period. The core requirements include: Delivery of a representative Resident Survey (approx. 1,100 respondents) in line with LGA benchmarking guidance, using a mix of telephone and face-to-face methods to ensure inclusion of hard-to-reach groups. Delivery of a Budget Consultation Survey to capture residents' preferences for budget priorities, using a mix of telephone and online methods. Benchmarking of resident survey results against other councils and Exeter City Council's 2024 and 2025 surveys to identify trends and changes over time. Provision of additional consultation and engagement support on a flexible, call-off basis. This may include focus groups, workshops, surveys, qualitative research, data analysis, and reporting to support discrete projects across the Council. The Council requires a supplier with proven experience in large-scale representative research, strong analytical and reporting capability, and robust project management to deliver work to agreed timescales and within budget. The contract is designed to provide flexibility to respond to fluctuating consultation demand while maintaining high-quality engagement outputs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21b88f84-6356-46b9-b106-49b897568031 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,200 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £175,200 | | 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 | EXETER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX1 1JN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | St David's | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ENVENTURE RESEARCH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 23 Jul 2026 at 07:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21b88f84-6356-46b9-b106-49b897568031 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21b88f84-6356-46b9-b106-49b897568031 23rd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://exeter.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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