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title: "Communications Research Services to Support the Home Office - Lot 3"
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# Communications Research Services to Support the Home Office - Lot 3

Buyer: HOME OFFICE : HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf476356-1193-4bc3-85e9-d8444edcf395

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## Summary

The Home Office is seeking communications research services through a tender titled "Communications Research Services to Support the Home Office - Lot 3". This procurement falls under the research services category and has a total value of £2,300,000. The contract, which has been awarded, commenced on 23rd September 2020 and is set to run until 21st September 2024, with the possibility of extensions. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period closing on 10th June 2020. Work will be conducted within the United Kingdom, specifically from the Home Office's office located in Liverpool.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in communications research, particularly those focusing on policing, crime, and serious violence. The awarded contract, currently held by IPSOS MORI UK LIMITED, indicates a demand for quality research services that can support the Home Office's strategic goals. This is an ideal opportunity for businesses in the research and analytics sectors to engage with government projects that foster public safety and policy development.

## Notice

Notice published for transparency purposes only. Lot 3 - Policing, Crime and Serious Violence Quantitative Focus Communications Research Services to Support the Home Office (Lotted) Term 24 month plus 12 month option plus another 12 month option. Call-off from RM6018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7ec73f7-0321-4052-974a-f931278845db |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2020 - 21 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,300,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE : HOME OFFICE |
| 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 | IPSOS MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2020 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7ec73f7-0321-4052-974a-f931278845db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7ec73f7-0321-4052-974a-f931278845db
  19th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b4c1ea3-f1c3-47ef-a34f-0bf3ad3b430e
  Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25c2f9b3-8448-41ab-8f67-2ef44c0fc775
  Appointment Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59f9a248-91a7-430c-a3b0-00fcbda187b1
  Contract terms

## Notice URLs

- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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