--- title: "Market Research Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000461592" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000461592" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000461592.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000461592.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-07-06" --- # Market Research Framework Agreement Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000461592 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000461592) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000461592.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is currently conducting a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Market Research Framework Agreement". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically for market research services, and is located in Scotland. The procurement is presently at the Award stage, having signed a contract on 28 June 2017, with an active status. The total value of this framework is £5,000,000, and it is intended to be available for a duration of 1,440 days. The associated procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in market research and consultancy services, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger organisations with expertise in customer and market analysis. Competitors should be equipped to offer comprehensive research solutions, including strategic planning and various marketing communications strategies. Moreover, suppliers who can demonstrate a commitment to Fair Work Practices, including the payment of the Scottish Living Wage, may find themselves well-positioned to succeed in this procurement process. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers wish to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Market Research Services. The Framework will be multi-supplier with up to five suppliers appointed. Market Research Services require research specialists to advise and implement a range of market and customer research activities covering many aspects of communications work. This will include the development, creation and delivery of effective and measurable marketing communications programmes as well as elements of wider activities, either individually or a combination of strategic planning, field marketing, direct marketing and partnership marketing. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Market Research Services. Renewal: Work to renew the Framework will commence within the four year period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453569 | | Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification 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 | 6 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Jun 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Within 4 years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | £5,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £5,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 7 | | Supplier names | 2CV T/A BREAKING BLUE; ASHBROOK RESEARCH & CONSULTANCY; JUMP RESEARCH; PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP; RS CONSULTING; RS CONSULTING LTD T/A BREAKING BLUE; SCOTT PORTER RESEARCH AND MARKETING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 6 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453569 - 15 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394981 - 4 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291693 - 10 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263478 - 7 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263097 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263097 Market Research Framework Agreement - The Scottish Ministers wish to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Market Research Services. The Framework will be multi-supplier with up to five suppliers appointed. Market Research Services require research specialists to advise and implement a range of market and customer research activities covering many aspects of communications work. This will include the development, creation and delivery of effective and measurable marketing communications programmes as well as elements of wider activities, either individually or a combination of strategic planning, field marketing, direct marketing and partnership marketing. To access PCS-Tender, record your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visit: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk and search for project code 6789 under ITTs Open to All Suppliers. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291693 Market Research Framework Agreement - The Scottish Ministers wish to award a Framework Agreement for the provision of Market Research Services. The Framework will be multi-supplier with up to five suppliers appointed. Market Research Services require research specialists to advise and implement a range of market and customer research activities covering many aspects of communications work. This will include the development, creation and delivery of effective and measurable marketing communications programmes as well as elements of wider activities, either individually or a combination of strategic planning, field marketing, direct marketing and partnership marketing. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394981 Market Research Framework Agreement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453569 Market Research Framework Agreement ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000461592 - https://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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