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title: "Research Recruitment Framework"
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buyer: "OFGEM"
published: "2020-11-17"
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# Research Recruitment Framework

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4f0cebd-e2ae-49fa-9f50-f11caf927892

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Ofgem, a regulatory authority based in London, seeking to establish a 'Research Recruitment Framework' aimed at recruiting participants for social research projects. This tender falls under the public-opinion polling services industry and has a total value of £180,000, with a minimum value of £20,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties should note that the tender period closes on 7 December 2020, while the contract period is set to commence on 20 January 2021 and run until 19 January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in recruiting consumers or businesses, particularly those in public relations and social research sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority looks to include a diverse range of suppliers on their research roster for various upcoming projects.

## Notice

The Authority wants to set up a 'framework for recruiting research participants' whereby companies that have expertise in recruiting consumers or businesses for the purposes of social research are on a recruitment research roster. As and when projects and recruitment needs arise, contracts for these specific projects will be awarded to the companies listed on our recruitment research roster to provide these services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5622aad-62b8-4c9a-adfa-8b6d607f16ef |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2021 - 19 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| 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 | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79320000 - Public-opinion polling services
- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79416100 - Public relations management services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5622aad-62b8-4c9a-adfa-8b6d607f16ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5622aad-62b8-4c9a-adfa-8b6d607f16ef
  17th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV160815
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk

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