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title: "Colour Terminology - Ethnic Group Focus Group Question Testing - AWARD"
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# Colour Terminology - Ethnic Group Focus Group Question Testing - AWARD

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea9cfeaa-05bd-47b7-877e-468acf76ae49

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Colour Terminology - Ethnic Group Focus Group Question Testing" was conducted by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in the United Kingdom. This contract falls under the category of market research services and was planned in the context of the 2021 England and Wales Census. The tender was awarded on 4th April 2018, with the contract period set to run until 30th August 2018. The procurement method utilised was tender, and bidders were required to meet the end date for submissions by 20th March 2018.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in market research and social studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, as the ONS has indicated a preference for engaging with SMEs. The research findings from this project will inform critical decisions affecting census operations, thus providing a unique opportunity for organisations to contribute to public sector initiatives while expanding their service portfolios.

## Notice

As part of the planning and testing programme for the 2021 England and Wales Census, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) aims to assess understanding and acceptability of the ethnic group question particularly for colour terminology. The findings from the research will assist ONS in making a decision on the ethnic group question for the 2021 Census.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22618e30-f009-4305-b4fb-e6b6e65eac25 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2018 - 30 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | GWENT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TNS UK LTD (TRADING AS KANTAR PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2018 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22618e30-f009-4305-b4fb-e6b6e65eac25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22618e30-f009-4305-b4fb-e6b6e65eac25
  16th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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