--- title: "Communications call-off qualitative research 2024" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c7982832-e65c-4b4e-98df-0d846779adf9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7982832-e65c-4b4e-98df-0d846779adf9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7982832-e65c-4b4e-98df-0d846779adf9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7982832-e65c-4b4e-98df-0d846779adf9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2024-05-21" --- # Communications call-off qualitative research 2024 Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7982832-e65c-4b4e-98df-0d846779adf9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7982832-e65c-4b4e-98df-0d846779adf9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7982832-e65c-4b4e-98df-0d846779adf9.json) ## Summary The Department for Education has awarded a £3,000,000 four-year call-off contract for qualitative market research services. The contract, part of the Crown Commercial Service RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System, will run from April 2024 to March 2028. The procurement method was selective, and the tender period ended on 2nd February 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing qualitative research services to engage in communication strategies with the Department for Education. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. Understanding key audiences and shaping effective communication campaigns will be essential for businesses looking to participate in this contract. ## Notice This is a four-year call-off contract for the Department's qualitative market researcher, which was competitively procured through the Crown Commercial Service RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). The contract represents a re-procurement of the previous service provided by the incumbent. Our research will yield valuable insights into key audiences, enabling us to shape communication strategies from April 2024 to March 2028. The contract will allocate funding for projects that utilize various qualitative research methods to inform and evaluate communication campaigns. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/301dd2e8-d16e-4814-bcfb-047851c4239c | | 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, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Apr 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £3,000,000 | | 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 EDUCATION | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 2WT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | St Michael's | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THINKS INSIGHT & STRATEGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 21 May 2024 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/301dd2e8-d16e-4814-bcfb-047851c4239c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/301dd2e8-d16e-4814-bcfb-047851c4239c 21st May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23627d62-74bc-47a2-b37c-c7caf1a31d9c Redacted Order form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab57265b-199b-4c3f-a405-0d650475bcef Redacted Joint Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b373bd2-4759-4a7e-8763-a4a546c8bed9 Redacted Joint Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c799912-c5ed-460f-b16d-7831dc2c6f26 Redacted Joint Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/beb6784c-0db8-450a-81a1-71d17bdc4b8e Redacted Joint Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/475d67de-70c0-4e6a-b3db-37a7a8ec45e7 Redacted Joint Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc33b41c-cc82-4f78-a1dc-bee351d06fc1 Redacted Joint Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4461fd40-4bfc-4ae7-8d97-f43009fd661b Redacted Joint Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6495993-7c41-4d35-a0b5-6b25f8fa868b Redacted Joint Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92b220ed-ed56-4969-89df-5aeef79874fd Redacted Order Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89968b2a-2c5c-4c96-a7fd-556bc0458900 Redacted Order Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7e7c756-18dd-4164-80fc-d41aea7b4647 Redacted Order Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43f9c59f-15b3-4a40-8591-0f599625921e Redacted Order Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84c0d86d-b11c-4ca5-b479-cd866f9a76ed Redacted Order Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aae293f7-8b82-43e1-a9c8-25d2d9259004 Redacted Order Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8fc869c8-dad8-4d5a-bb30-176b3207cf06 Redacted Order Schedules - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d10afd39-7328-4371-ae13-aedd93448f99 Redacted Order Schedules ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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