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title: "Research: Qualitative Research to Explore Drivers in Demand for Volunteers Across England"
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# Research: Qualitative Research to Explore Drivers in Demand for Volunteers Across England

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d23b74ed-3883-4a71-ab19-10c586e09783

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## Summary

The Department for Culture Media & Sport is seeking to address the dynamics driving the demand for volunteers across England through a research project titled "Research: Qualitative Research to Explore Drivers in Demand for Volunteers Across England." This contract, classified under the industry category of research and development services, has a total value of £25,000. The procurement method utilised for this process was a single tender action, which is applicable for contracts below the threshold. The contract period is set to commence on 18th February 2021 and conclude on 31st March 2021. Key events in this tender include a tender period that closed on 4th January 2021, with the contract awarded on 14th January 2021.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specialising in qualitative research, particularly those with expertise in social science and volunteer dynamics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to compete, as their unique insights and community connections could greatly enhance the project outcomes. Engaging in this research initiative can lead to further collaborations and projects with government bodies as they work towards understanding and improving volunteer engagement in response to the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

## Notice

The Volunteering Team in DCMS's Civil Society and Youth Directorate seeks to develop a better understanding of the drivers in demand for volunteers across England, to inform both ongoing responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and its future strategy work. In particular, it seeks to build a firm evidence base on the key drivers in demand for volunteer support, how these typically vary across the year, and how COVID-19 has affected these seasonal drivers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f943f212-14eb-4d75-b3fd-abfcaf60d0b4 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2021 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f943f212-14eb-4d75-b3fd-abfcaf60d0b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f943f212-14eb-4d75-b3fd-abfcaf60d0b4
  4th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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