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title: "Response to Covid-19: A weekly read of shopping behaviour from UK households"
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# Response to Covid-19: A weekly read of shopping behaviour from UK households

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbb218f7-c809-492d-9130-7d3a75014550

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focuses on collecting consumer purchasing data to analyse shopper behaviour in response to Covid-19. The tender, titled "Response to Covid-19: A weekly read of shopping behaviour from UK households," falls under the research consultancy services category. The contract is valued at £89,218 and the procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action, as it was below threshold. The tender period concluded on 19th November 2020, with the contract period starting on 1st December 2020 and running until 31st March 2021. The geographical scope for delivery includes the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in data analytics and market research, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in consumer insights or behavioural analysis would be well-suited to compete, potentially enabling them to collaborate with governmental bodies in critical research during a pivotal period. Engaging in this contract may not only enhance capabilities through partnership with Defra but could also lead to further opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Understanding changes in shopper behaviour on a weekly basis with a weekly data release. In order to do so Defra, PHE and ONS are looking to procure consumer purchasing data to support emergency response work on Covid-19 and end of Transition Period Specific objectives from this project include: To obtain a weekly read on shopper behaviour understand brand/category/behavioural choices, emerging view on 'new normal Top line shopping behaviour, Weekly channel performance and Weekly category and brand dives. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9473617-53b4-43ac-a6cd-13fd80954b00 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,218 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,218 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | TNS UK LTD TRADING AS KANTAR WORLDPANEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2020 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9473617-53b4-43ac-a6cd-13fd80954b00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9473617-53b4-43ac-a6cd-13fd80954b00
  30th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e89bb792-6c72-4240-ae27-877dd2bd2152
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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