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title: "On-Call Research"
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published: "2018-01-26"
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# On-Call Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce6613e1-353a-45b0-9d35-61d30e4b3e26

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking to enhance its communications strategy through a tender titled "On-Call Research." This contract falls under the education and training services industry and is intended for a period of 12 months, commencing on 1st May 2017 and concluding on 31st May 2018. The tendering process was completed as of 1st March 2017, with a value of £150,000. The procurement method used was a Framework Agreement, serving various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in qualitative and quantitative research, particularly those with capabilities in education and policy analysis. Engaging in this contract can help businesses grow by expanding their portfolio within the public sector, given the Department's focus on important social themes such as education and equality. Companies with a strong background in research methodologies and experience in similar sectors would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

DfE Communications Group is looking to establish a 12-month insight on-call contract which incorporates qualitative and quantitative research to inform our communications strategy on changes to the landscape across education, further education and skills development, children's social care and equalities. In particular, we want to benchmark awareness and understanding of emerging policies and announcements with target audiences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db34fd72-e149-4f9a-adc4-06eca7b42904 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Framework Agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 31 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | YOUGOV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2018 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db34fd72-e149-4f9a-adc4-06eca7b42904

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db34fd72-e149-4f9a-adc4-06eca7b42904
  26th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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