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title: "Communications Research Framework"
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# Communications Research Framework

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4c71f44-6807-4891-8ae5-4f500cdcf3d5

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed the procurement process for the "Communications Research Framework" contract. This framework aims to deliver research services for the Defra Group Communications Directorate and falls under the CPV category "Market and economic research; polling and statistics" (79300000). The contract will be executed across various locations including the UK and worldwide. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, surpassing the threshold, and the tender stage concluded on 7th March 2025. The contract period spans from 7th April 2025 to 6th April 2027, with a total value of £1,500,000.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in market and economic research, polling, and statistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to their suitability for this type of contract. Companies like Blue Marble Research and Yonder Consulting, both awarded as suppliers, demonstrate the competitive potential for SMEs in securing high-value contracts with pivotal government departments such as Defra. This framework enables businesses to establish a solid partnership with a major governmental body and gain significant exposure and experience in the public sector.

## Notice

This procurement will establish a framework to deliver research for Defra Group Communications Directorate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/339e2a51-697a-431f-842d-d6503aafc07e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BLUE MARBLE RESEARCH; YONDER CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2025 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/339e2a51-697a-431f-842d-d6503aafc07e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/339e2a51-697a-431f-842d-d6503aafc07e
  9th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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