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title: "Ad-Hoc Market Research Services"
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# Ad-Hoc Market Research Services

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f36535a5-eeac-4bc6-849e-c6e0a86c1e56

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## Summary

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY is currently engaged in the procurement process for "Ad-Hoc Market Research Services", specifically within the market research services industry. The contract, valued at £240,000, is being established through an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 24th May 2017, with the contract period set to run from 17th July 2017 to 17th July 2021. The location for service delivery is Nottingham, with an emphasis on collecting both quantitative and qualitative research data through methods such as surveys and focus groups.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in market research and consultancy services. Businesses that can provide innovative market analysis techniques or have expertise in conducting detailed user research may find a competitive advantage in this tender. The comprehensive nature of the services needed suggests that organisations with a diverse range of skills and resources will be particularly well-suited for participation.

## Notice

One of the main objectives of this tender exercise is to obtain services to enhance those provided by the in-house team, for example, suppliers with specialist resources/techniques and staff with specialist skills. The University seeks the following market research Quantitative and Qualitative services accordingly:- Quantitative Services:- Telephone Surveys Online Surveys Qualitative Services:- Focus Group / Workshops (face to face) Online Focus Groups / Online Communities Depth Interviews (face to face and teledepths) Website usability research Mystery shopping

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80669374-2c04-45b4-8b4b-8d95413f969b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2017 - 15 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £192,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £192,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | St. Ann's |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | AMPERSAND RESEARCH; ENGAGING COMMUNITIES STAFFORDSHIRE; ICM RESEARCH; IFF RESEARCH; MUNRO MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED T/A FUTURE THINKING; SHIFT LEARNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2018 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80669374-2c04-45b4-8b4b-8d95413f969b
- 19 Apr 2017 at 13:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9527dd89-1d3c-4c3c-971f-d7b068ed1ed7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80669374-2c04-45b4-8b4b-8d95413f969b
  24th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9527dd89-1d3c-4c3c-971f-d7b068ed1ed7
  19th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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