---
title: "Provision of a Survey of Farms that have experienced a TB breakdown"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000554070"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SRUC"
published: "2018-10-05"
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# Provision of a Survey of Farms that have experienced a TB breakdown

Buyer: SRUC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000554070

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Scottish Rural College (SRUC), which is seeking bids for the "Provision of a Survey of Farms that have experienced a TB breakdown". This contract falls under the education, research, and consultancy industry, specifically focusing on the service sector. The procurement method is an open tender, and the bid submission period concluded on 18th September 2018, with the contract being awarded on 5th October 2018. The expected contract value is £45,000, and the services will be performed primarily in England and Wales.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in market research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in agricultural surveys. Companies that specialise in conducting surveys, data collection, and providing analyses within the agricultural sector will be well-suited to compete. Given that all bidders must meet specific eligibility standards, including financial turnover and insurance coverage, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver the required services efficiently can take advantage of this opportunity to grow their client base and expertise in this niche market.

## Notice

SRUC is seeking to procure the services of a professional research company to undertake a telephone survey of a stratified sample of farmers from across England and Wales in 2018.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SRUC is seeking to procure the services of a professional research company to undertake a telephone survey of a stratified sample of farmers from across England and Wales in 2018. The supplier shall administer an opt-out phase comprising the issue of a postal letter to 7,500 contacts, with reply paid envelope and adjustments of contacts' database for main survey returns. Based on SRUC's previous experience it is expected that 20% (i.e. 1,500) of those contacted will agree to be interviewed. The supplier shall then conduct a telephone interview survey of 1,500 farmers from the sample after the opt-out phase. Please see Schedule 2 of the Invitation to Tender document for more details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333436 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2018 - 20 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | £45,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SRUC |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 3JG |
| 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 | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79320000 - Public-opinion polling services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79342100 - Direct marketing services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333436
- 16 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328240

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328240&idx=1
  16th August 2018 - 12980 ITT Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328240
  Provision of a Survey of Farms that have experienced a TB breakdown - SRUC is seeking to procure the services of a professional research company to undertake a telephone survey of a stratified sample of farmers from across England and Wales in 2018.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333436
  Provision of a Survey of Farms that have experienced a TB breakdown - SRUC is seeking to procure the services of a professional research company to undertake a telephone survey of a stratified sample of farmers from across England and Wales in 2018.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sruc.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000554070

## Provenance

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