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title: "NIC Social Research Procurement"
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# NIC Social Research Procurement

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e28680ba-0319-4d5f-a0b7-ea482079cf8b

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## Summary

The National Infrastructure Commission, represented by the Crown Commercial Service, has completed the contract for the "NIC Social Research Procurement." This tender focuses on research services within the UK and involves engaging in focus groups and limited opinion polling to inform the NIC's Vision and Priorities document. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 9 February 2017, and the contract covering the period from 15 February 2017 to 31 March 2017. The total contract value was £24,150, following a variation of £4,650 added to the original amount of £19,500.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research services and consultancy. Companies with expertise in social research methodologies and data analysis may particularly benefit, as the work aims to produce insights that will shape the future of infrastructure in the UK. Businesses engaged in focus group facilitation, opinion polling, and strategic planning services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, fostering growth through contributions to important national projects.

## Notice

National Infrastructure Commission will carry out a short series of focus groups and some limited opinion polling. This work will lead directly into NIC's Vision and Priorities document, to be published next year. This initial piece of social research will be themed around: * Challenges - state of current infrastructure * Quality of life * Vision for infrastructure 2050 This will provide crucial insight into the NIA, and its results form a section of the final report. Additional information: A contract variation has been carried out for a total value of PS4650 (excl VAT). The new contract value is PS24,150.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf3d943-73c3-4d31-88af-9c3f22a5682e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,500 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2B 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CM MONITOR, TRADING AS BRITAINTHINKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2017 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf3d943-73c3-4d31-88af-9c3f22a5682e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/baf3d943-73c3-4d31-88af-9c3f22a5682e
  8th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f2515c7-b094-46ca-b315-3a9ccfaf7860
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1bf9b13-3605-4663-9a98-f2490001922c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9b70774-ce6c-40f9-8365-6f76d94d5f54

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