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title: "Communications Quantitative Research"
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# Communications Quantitative Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d471497f-b08c-41e1-93b2-b243a885b557

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) in England has awarded a contract for "Communications Quantitative Research," valued at £2,000,000. This procurement falls under the research services classification and is part of the DfE's strategic priorities to improve communications and outreach. The contract period is from 28 April 2020 to 28 April 2022, following a tender period that ended on 13 March 2020. The procurement method used was selective, implemented through a call-off from a framework agreement, and it encompasses delivery across the UK and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly for those specialising in research and communications services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in future similar opportunities, as the DfE's focus on effective communication strategies creates a demand for firms with expertise in audience insight and evaluation. Companies capable of demonstrating innovative approaches to understanding key audiences and enhancing government communications will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this sector.

## Notice

The Department for Education (DfE) is responsible for children's services and education in England, including early years, children's social care, schools, higher and further education policy, apprenticeships and wider skills. Our ambitious goal is to provide world-class education, training and care for everyone, whatever their background. The DfE Communications Directorate contributes to this ambition by driving changes in awareness, attitudes and behaviours through effective communication with multiple external audiences, such as parents, teachers, school leaders and governors, children's social workers, businesses, and young people. Our work cuts across all areas related to DfE strategic priorities, including post-16 and skills development, schools, and children's safety and wellbeing. Insight and evaluation are at the heart of all government communications. The Government Communication Service (GCS) advocates the use of robust audience insight to ensure communications are relevant, meaningful and effective. An in-depth understanding of our key audiences (including their attitudes, habits and preferences) is integral to identifying the role for communications as a lever for change and the design and implementation of effective communications strategies. It is also vital that we evaluate our communications to understand what is and what is not working, and learn from that to improve effectiveness.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab504b7-7d7c-457e-9cbc-12460b811963 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2020 - 28 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | KANTAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2020 at 10:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab504b7-7d7c-457e-9cbc-12460b811963
- 16 Oct 2020 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab504b7-7d7c-457e-9cbc-12460b811963

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab504b7-7d7c-457e-9cbc-12460b811963
  20th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0f3f9cc-3be7-47de-9a6c-2bf588000088
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2776bf86-c6a4-4958-b936-fe9e418dec00
  n/a

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