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title: "Evaluation & Research Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d72c"
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# Evaluation & Research Services

Buyer: FESTIVAL 2022 LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d72c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Festival UK 2022, a prominent contracting authority based in Birmingham, which is seeking Evaluation & Research Services for the Festival UK* 2022 and the Birmingham 2022 Cultural Programme. This tender falls under the 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' category and is currently at the active tender stage. Key deadlines include the bid opening on 20th September 2021. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, inviting a broad array of suppliers to submit their proposals for the various lots, which include a single supplier for primary evaluation and research, as well as a framework for specialised research suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research and development services. Businesses offering qualitative and quantitative research capabilities would be particularly well-suited to compete for these contracts, as the successful suppliers will play a critical role in shaping the evaluation of major cultural events occurring in the UK. Companies experienced in project management and consultancy related to large-scale festivals and cultural programmes would likely find this procurement appealing and aligned with their expertise.

## Notice

Primary Evaluation & Research Supplier for Festival UK* 2022 : A single supplier to oversee, project manage and undertake the overall research design for Festival UK* 2022, a major festival of creativity and innovation taking place across the UK in 2022. Framework of Specialist Research Suppliers: 2A: Qualitative Specialists 2B: Quantitative Specialists A framework of specialist primary research suppliers will enable Festival 2022 Ltd (and the successful Lot 1 supplier) and Birmingham Organising Committee for the 2022 Commonwealth Games (and the successful Lot 3 supplier) to access a range of specialised qualitative and quantitative skills when delivering the evaluation plans for Festival UK* 2022 and the Birmingham 2022 Cultural Programme. B2022 Cultural Programme Evaluation : A single supplier to deliver evaluation and research services for a separate regional Cultural Programme for the Birmingham.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Primary Evaluation & Research Supplier for Festival UK* 2022

Lot 1: Primary Evaluation & Research Supplier for Festival UK* 2022 (Single Supplier)

Lot 2: Framework of Specialist Research Suppliers (to provide primary research services for both Festival UK* 2022 and the B2022 Cultural Programme); Lot 2a: Qualitative Specialists. Lot 2b: Quantitative Specialists

Lot 2: Framework of Specialist Research Suppliers (to provide primary research services for both Festival UK* 2022 and the B2022 Cultural Programme) Lot 2a: Qualitative Specialists Lot 2b: Quantitative Specialists Additional information: Lot 2: Festival 2022 Framework for Specialist Research: PS335,000 Lot 2: OC Framework for Specialist Research Supplier: PS115,000 Total aggregate Framework value: PS450,000. To note: There is no minimum, or any spend guarantee in respect of the Lot 2 Framework Agreement. Call-Off Work Orders will be awarded via either Direct Award or Mini-Competition.

Lot 3: B2022 Cultural Programme Evaluation (Single Supplier)

B2022 Cultural Programme Evaluation : A single supplier to deliver evaluation and research services for a separate regional Cultural Programme for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, based within the West Midlands.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002628-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,225,000 |
| Lots value | £1,050,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,222,554 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FESTIVAL 2022 LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | FESTIVAL UK 2022; THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE FOR THE 2022 BIRMINGHAM COMMONWEALTH GAMES LTD |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 2JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG3 West Midlands, TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | BAKER RICHARDS; BMG RESEARCH; BRENNAN RESEARCH; COURTNEY CONSULTING; INDIGO CULTURAL CONSULTING; KPMG; MEL RESEARCH; STRATEGIC RESEARCH AND INSIGHT; THE AUDIENCE AGENCY; WARWICK ECONOMICS & DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2022 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002628-2022
- 20 Aug 2021 at 08:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020413-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.Birmingham2022.com
- http://www.birmingham2022.com
- http://www.festival2022.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:000005-2021:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=662297110
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./Q23358F35S
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/Q23358F35S

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