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title: "Rules of Origin: Volume Engagement"
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# Rules of Origin: Volume Engagement

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff06d620-a12e-48e0-8e3f-7f80175e61aa

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Rules of Origin: Volume Engagement" has been completed, managed by the Crown Commercial Service based in Liverpool, England. This contract, classified under economic research services (CPV code: 79311400), had a total value of £82,500 and was awarded to NatCen Social Research. The contract period lasted from 2 January 2018 to 16 February 2018, following a procurement method of selective tendering through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period officially closed on 20 December 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in economic research services and related sectors. Companies with expertise in data analysis, policy research, or strategic consulting would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. As public sector demands evolve, businesses that can demonstrate innovative research capabilities and a strong understanding of economic policies will likely benefit from upcoming procurement tenders in this area.

## Notice

This is the Award notice for contract CCCC17A92 - Rules of Origin: Volume Engagement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ccfac9-a594-4373-8204-14ae8853d489 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2018 - 16 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,500 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATCEN SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2018 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ccfac9-a594-4373-8204-14ae8853d489

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95ccfac9-a594-4373-8204-14ae8853d489
  18th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a540c919-383e-4faa-819f-c69897567918
  Commissioning Letter (redacted)

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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