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title: "QUB/1996/21 Research Contractor to conduct the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey"
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# QUB/1996/21 Research Contractor to conduct the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029d5c

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## Summary

The procurement process entitled "QUB/1996/21 Research Contractor to conduct the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey" is being conducted by Queen's University Belfast, alongside Ulster University. This tender falls within the market research services sector and is centred in Northern Ireland. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £186,000 having been signed on 25th June 2021. The award is subject to confirmation of funding, and although the tender has been completed, businesses must note that there is an option for one additional round of the survey in 2022, contingent upon satisfactory performance.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in market research services, particularly for those with expertise in conducting social studies and surveys. Companies specialising in data collection and analysis, particularly those with experience in the academic sector, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Given the importance of social policy research, firms capable of delivering high-quality results while adhering to funding requirements and regional regulations will find this a valuable market to explore.

## Notice

The aim of the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey is to provide a time-series and a public record of how the attitudes and behaviour of adults in Northern Ireland develop on a wide range of social policy issues. The survey is designed to meet two distinctive but complementary needs: 1. a local resource for use by the general public; 2. data to inform a more theoretical academic debate within the field of social policy research. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a Research Contractor to conduct the survey on behalf of Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University.Please note: the award of this contract and the appointment of a Research Contractor will be subject to confirmation of funding.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey is to provide a time-series and a public record of how the attitudes and behaviour of adults in Northern Ireland develop on a wide range of social policy issues. The survey is designed to meet two distinctive but complementary needs: 1. a local resource for use by the general public; 2. data to inform a more theoretical academic debate within the field of social policy research. This procurement is conducted on behalf of Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University to appoint a Research Contractor to conduct the Northern Ireland Life and Time Survey.

Options: The Contract shall be for one round of the survey in 2021, with the option to extend to a further one round of the survey in 2022, subject to satisfactory performance and funding. This option to extend shall be entirely at the discretion of Queen's.

Renewal: The Contract shall be for one round of the survey in 2021, with the option to extend to a further one round of the survey in 2022, subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015587-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £216,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £186,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Additional buyers | ULSTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Local authority | Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | East Londonderry |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARKET AND OPINION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED T/A IPSOS MORI NI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2021 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015587-2021
- 19 Mar 2021 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005611-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/
- https://www.ulster.ac.uk

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