--- title: "Communications Research Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c299016c-1faf-4b9b-a093-9b8be2a3d6fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c299016c-1faf-4b9b-a093-9b8be2a3d6fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c299016c-1faf-4b9b-a093-9b8be2a3d6fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c299016c-1faf-4b9b-a093-9b8be2a3d6fb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2024-11-24" --- # Communications Research Framework Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c299016c-1faf-4b9b-a093-9b8be2a3d6fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c299016c-1faf-4b9b-a093-9b8be2a3d6fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c299016c-1faf-4b9b-a093-9b8be2a3d6fb.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has initiated a tender process for a "Communications Research Framework" to support its Communications Directorate. This procurement falls under the marketing services industry category (CPV code: 79342000) and includes additional classifications such as research services and public-opinion polling services. The tender, open from 24 November 2024 to 9 January 2025, seeks to establish a framework to deliver research across multiple regions, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and will run for an initial period of 24 months, with options for two 12-month extensions. The total framework value is capped at £1.5 million, exclusive of VAT. This tender offers substantial opportunities for firms specializing in marketing, research, and communications to secure long-term contracts with Defra. The framework is divided into three Lots based on research methodologies, allowing companies to compete for specific expertise areas or multiple Lots. This can cater particularly well to businesses with a robust capacity in marketing research, polling, and campaign services. Winning this contract could significantly boost a company's profile and lead to further opportunities within the public sector, providing a stable revenue stream and fostering growth. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, encouraging wide participation and competition amongst seasoned research and marketing firms. ## Notice The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. This procurement will establish a framework to deliver research for Defra Group Communications Directorate. Research is vital to Defra Group Communications Directorate. It allows the Directorate to better understand key audiences and provide insight to increase the effectiveness of communications. Research is also used to evaluate the impact of communications against defined objectives. This framework will be for an initial 24-month period with an option to extend for up to 2 x 12 month extensions (2 + 1 + 1 term), subject to budget availability and service delivery . The maximum Framework value is PS1.5 million exclusive of VAT. This is a maximum possible spend for all research commissioned for the duration of the Framework and is not a guaranteed spend. The tender will be broken down into three distinct Lots, split by research methodology. Each Lot will be awarded to a single supplier as the contractor for that Lot and a contract issued accordingly. A supplier may bid for and be awarded more than one Lot. The tender will result in 3 contracts (1 for each Lot) to form the framework In the event that a sole supplier wins all 3 Lots, a single contract combining the requirements of all 3 Lots will be considered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d77d183-bf9f-4ce2-926a-fbee2de392f2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79320000 - Public-opinion polling services - 79341400 - Advertising campaign services - 79342000 - Marketing services ## Release History - 24 Nov 2024 at 17:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d77d183-bf9f-4ce2-926a-fbee2de392f2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d77d183-bf9f-4ce2-926a-fbee2de392f2 24th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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