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title: "DfC - National Museums NI - Market Research and Insight Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044d2f"
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# DfC - National Museums NI - Market Research and Insight Services

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044d2f

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## Summary

The Department for Communities (DfC) in collaboration with National Museums Northern Ireland has completed the procurement process for Market Research and Insight Services. This service falls under the CPV classification of Market and economic research. The contract, initially planned for a minimum of 3 years with 2 potential extensions, was cancelled. The buyer, National Museums Northern Ireland, managed this open procedure. The contract was awarded to Client Analysis Relationship Development CARD GROUP, signifying a value of £500,000 and was signed on 19th June 2024.

This tender, originally active but now cancelled, could have provided a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in market research, survey services, and business consultancy. Supplier diversity was a key aspect, with a focus on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The procurement method followed an open procedure with clear stages including tender, award, and contract signing. The central purchasing body, National Museums Northern Ireland, played a vital role in overseeing the process and could have opened doors for businesses seeking to expand their market presence in these service categories.

## Notice

DfC - National Museums NI - Market Research and Insight Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DfC - National Museums NI - Market Research and Insight Services. Additional information: The contract will be for a minimum of 3 years with 2 optional extensions bringing the total contract duration to up to 5 years.

Options: The contract will be for 3 years with 2 optional extensions bringing the total contract duration to up to 5 years.

Renewal: The contract will be for a minimum of 3 years with 2 optional 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019059-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | To be confirmed by the client after the minimum of 3 years with 2 optional 12 month extensions |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUMS NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT18 OEU |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLIENT ANALYSIS RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT CARD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79312000 - Market-testing services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2024 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019059-2024
- 26 Mar 2024 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009897-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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