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title: "Data Collection Survey (COVID-19) - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000621139"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2020-05-07"
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# Data Collection Survey (COVID-19) - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000621139

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen recently completed a procurement process for a project titled "Data Collection Survey (COVID-19)," taking place within the education sector in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement method utilised was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the extreme urgency arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract, which was signed on 7th May 2020, involved the collection of data from 500 members of the public weekly over a four-month period, with a total contract value of £242,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data collection and research services, particularly those experienced in telephonic surveying and public health studies. Companies that can mobilise quickly to meet urgent data needs, especially in the context of health-related issues, would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The funding from the Scottish Government underscores the potential for impactful projects within the public health sector, making it essential for compliant vendors to engage actively in such limited-bid opportunities.

## Notice

: Data collection via telephonic survey of n=500 members of the general public of Scotland weekly for 4 months. Weekly data set delivery to the University of Aberdeen for a period of 4 months. This activity is required to support delivery of a research study: Protecting population physical & mental health during the coronavirus pandemic: A representative national weekly survey to understand changes, which has been awarded funding by the Scottish Government Chief Scientist Office Rapid Response COVID-19 RARC-19. This funding scheme is to support studies which will have a short term (3-6m) impact on the pandemic and studies were selected on the basis of this likely short term impact, as well as, their ability for a rapid start.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award of this contract has been used due to COVID-19 related reasons in line with Reg 33(1)(c) and guidance provided in SPPN 04.

### Procurement Information

According to regulation 33(1)(c) and 33(3)the following criteria are met for directly awarding given the nature of extreme urgency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386366 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £242,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| 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 | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS MORI |

## 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
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 7 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386366

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386366
  Data Collection Survey (COVID-19) - University of Aberdeen - : Data collection via telephonic survey of n=500 members of the general public of Scotland weekly for 4 months. Weekly data set delivery to the University of Aberdeen for a period of 4 months. This activity is required to support delivery of a research study: Protecting population physical & mental health during the coronavirus pandemic: A representative national weekly survey to understand changes, which has been awarded funding by the Scottish Government Chief Scientist Office Rapid Response COVID-19 RARC-19. This funding scheme is to support studies which will have a short term (3-6m) impact on the pandemic and studies were selected on the basis of this likely short term impact, as well as, their ability for a rapid start.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000621139

## Provenance

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