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title: "Market Research and Surveys"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e277"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD"
published: "2025-11-17"
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# Market Research and Surveys

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e277

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Market Research and Surveys" contract was commissioned by the University of Salford, a sub-central government public authority based in Salford, United Kingdom. The contract, announced on 17th November 2025, focuses on gathering insights from 18-24-year-olds in the North West and engaging underrepresented youth through focus groups to assess perceptions of Intelligence Agencies. The procurement process used a limited competition method below the threshold, resulting in the contract being awarded to Survation Ltd on 14th November 2025. The contract, valued at £39,830.40, covers the provision of services from 1st December 2025 to 1st April 2026 in the UKD3 region. This award notice is part of the award and contract stages, concluding with the scheduled signing on 17th November 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in market research, survey services, and community engagement. The detailed research and qualitative methodologies required are well-suited for companies with expertise in data collection and analysis, especially those that can offer innovative strategies for engaging with diverse youth demographics. Participating businesses can benefit from expanding their portfolio in public sector contracts, gaining insights into youth perceptions, and enhancing their organisational reputation through successful delivery of high-quality research services.

## Notice

Award Notice for, * Full-scale survey of 18-24 year olds across the North West: Delivering a representative sample to capture overall perceptions, trust levels, and information sources relating to Intelligence Agencies. * Qualitative focus groups with underrepresented youth: Facilitating in-depth discussions to uncover nuanced perspectives, cultural influences, and the drivers of trust or distrust that may not surface in survey data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074391-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,830 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SURVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 13:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074391-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074391-2025
  17th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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