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title: "Standby Communications Research Agency"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ba611c60-f9c9-49f3-97c0-66128a46cb27"
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# Standby Communications Research Agency

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT : MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba611c60-f9c9-49f3-97c0-66128a46cb27

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government in England has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Standby Communications Research Agency". This contract, valued at £400,000, was initiated for the provision of ad hoc quantitative and qualitative research services, aimed at supporting planning and evaluation activities. The procurement method used was a selective process, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period runs from 17th February 2021 to 16th February 2022. The tender period ended on 15th December 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and development services. Companies with expertise in conducting quantitative and qualitative research are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. As such, businesses seeking to expand their market presence should consider engaging with public sector contracts, especially those that involve comprehensive research capabilities to support government initiatives.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority requires the services of one communications research agency to perform ad hoc and urgent quantitative and qualitative research projects during the period of the contract. This is to inform and support the planning and evaluation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4357d48-b65c-444c-b646-cbd1e28656fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2021 - 16 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT : MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| 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 | C M MONITOR (BRITAIN THINKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2021 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4357d48-b65c-444c-b646-cbd1e28656fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4357d48-b65c-444c-b646-cbd1e28656fd
  23rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6d11327-8d61-4e89-be3d-fc185b777aa5

## Notice URLs

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

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