---
title: "Management of citizens panel and associated research for Aberdeenshire council"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000474018"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Management of citizens panel and associated research for Aberdeenshire council

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000474018

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## Summary

Aberdeenshire Council is currently seeking tenders for the management of a citizens panel and associated research within Aberdeenshire. This opportunity is categorised under general public services and falls under the services procurement category. The tender process, which is classified as an open procedure, is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 23 January 2017 at 12:00 GMT. Interested bidders must submit their proposals electronically, and the total estimated value of the contract is £200,000. The main location for service delivery is within the Aberdeenshire region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in public engagement, research, and data analysis, particularly those adept at managing citizen panels or conducting satisfaction surveys. Companies with expertise in social research, qualitative data collection, and market research methodologies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Notably, the tender allows for a potential extension of the contract, indicating that successful bidders might secure ongoing business with Aberdeenshire Council, providing a pathway for longer-term growth and reputation building within the public sector.

## Notice

Provide management of citizens panel and associated research for Aberdeenshire council.

### Lot Information

General Satisfaction Research

Undertake telephone satisfaction surveys of residents with regards to the provision of council services.

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months

Housing Tenant / Customer Research

Undertake the following : 1. Satisfaction survey of all council tenants 2. Rent Consultation Survey 3. Satisfaction Survey of a sample set of council tenants 4. Regular (quarterly) surveys to specific groups of customers Agree scope, logistics, and develop the questionnaire, including appropriate profiling questions, which will include at least one on site meeting with representative of the council's Housing Service;. Undertake survey fieldwork (including postal, face to face, focus group, telephone and online completion options) Undertake Data analysis, Reporting and dissemination of findings including at least one meeting onsite with representative of the council's Housing Service

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months

Ad hoc research

Arrange, manage and conduct focus groups on behalf of the council or CPP. Other ad-hoc research.

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months

Management of citizens panel

Manage a citizens panel of circa 1250 people for Aberdeenshire council. Monitor response rates and recruit new members as required. Provide input into survey questionnaires and timeframes etc. Prepae and Issue all documentation required. Collate responses and prepare and issue report to Aberdeenshire council.

Options: Option to extend for twelve months.

Renewal: Option to extend for twelve months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC267366 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311100 - Survey design services
- 79311200 - Survey conduction services
- 79311210 - Telephone survey services
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services
- 79342310 - Customer survey services
- 79342311 - Customer satisfaction survey

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC267366

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC267366&idx=1
  19th December 2016 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC267366&idx=2
  19th December 2016 - Appendix 1 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC267366&idx=3
  19th December 2016 - Appendix 2 - Pricing schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC267366&idx=4
  19th December 2016 - Appendix 3 - Declaration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC267366&idx=5
  19th December 2016 - Appendix 4 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC267366&idx=6
  19th December 2016 - Appendix 5 - Award Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC267366&idx=7
  19th December 2016 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC267366
  Management of citizens panel and associated research for Aberdeenshire council - Provide management of citizens panel and associated research for Aberdeenshire council.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
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- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=474018
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