--- title: "Market Research Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050ae8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050ae8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050ae8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050ae8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY" published: "2025-07-08" --- # Market Research Services Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050ae8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050ae8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050ae8.json) ## Summary The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process for Market Research Services, with the overarching goal of conducting at least five stakeholder surveys annually. This public contract, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), is valued at approximately £950,000 to £1,140,000 and is set to serve the region of the United Kingdom. The procurement follows an "open" method, employing a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, and is divided into two stages. Interested bidders must submit the Procurement Specific Questionnaire and initial tender responses by 1st August 2025, with the tender period concluding on 12th September 2025. The winners will be announced by 16th October 2025, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 30th October 2025, stretching over a period of three years with an extension possibility of one additional year. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those adept in conducting regional, national, and potential international market analyses. Businesses equipped to manage online data collection, telephone interviews, and comprehensive reporting inclusive of strategic recommendations will find a promising opportunity for growth and collaboration with a key player in the UK's energy sector. The two-stage competitive process ensures that only the most qualified providers with the best technical and quality responses will proceed, making it an excellent prospect for firms looking to showcase their expertise and expand their market presence within the public sector. Competent organisations that can align with UKAEA’s requirements for data collection and survey configuration will benefit significantly from the long-term engagement and financial implications of this contract. ## Notice UKAEA is looking to form a collaborative relationship with a provider to conduct at least 5 stakeholder surveys annually for consensus and feedback. The awarded supplier will need to provide services which could include, but are not limited to: * Regional, national and international market research * Online data collection * Telephone interviews, to collect long form responses * Detailed reporting including recommendations. ### Planning Information The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders Please search using the unique tender ID: 98789 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038067-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | 9 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £950,000 | | Lots value | £950,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY | | Locality | OXFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX14 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | South Oxfordshire | | Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2025 at 08:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038067-2025 - 1 May 2025 at 08:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018240-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038067-2025 8th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018240-2025 1st May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95741&B= - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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