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title: "PROVISION OF MARKET RESEARCH TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000646457"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2021-03-04"
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# PROVISION OF MARKET RESEARCH TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000646457

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen is currently seeking to procure Market Research services to support its EU student recruitment strategy through an open tender process. The procurement falls within the education industry category and is located in Aberdeen, UK. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by 26th March 2021. This tender is anticipated to focus on key target markets including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Benelux region, Sweden, Finland, and Norway, and aims for a contract duration of 120 days.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for market research firms, particularly those with expertise in education and international recruitment strategies. Companies that specialise in conducting survey-based research or have experience in the above-mentioned target markets would be well-positioned to leverage this contract. With a budget of £24,000, this project can enhance business growth for firms able to provide actionable insights that align with the University's strategic goals.

## Notice

The University of Aberdeen wishes to procure Market Research services to inform its EU student recruitment strategy going forward. The University would particularly welcome research focused in its key target markets of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Benelux region, Sweden, Finland and Norway, but may also consider campaigns based in other markets or Europe-wide. It is anticipated that this would be survey-based or partially survey-based, but other evidence-based research would be accepted.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Aberdeen wishes to procure Market Research services to inform its EU student recruitment strategy going forward. The University would particularly welcome research focused in its key target markets of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Benelux region, Sweden, Finland and Norway, but may also consider campaigns based in other markets or Europe-wide. It is anticipated that this would be survey-based or partially survey-based, but other evidence-based research would be accepted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408628 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £24,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408628

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408628&idx=1
  4th March 2021 - ITQ document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR408628&idx=2
  4th March 2021 - Terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR408628
  PROVISION OF MARKET RESEARCH TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN - The University of Aberdeen wishes to procure Market Research services to inform its EU student recruitment strategy going forward. The University would particularly welcome research focused in its key target markets of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Benelux region, Sweden, Finland and Norway, but may also consider campaigns based in other markets or Europe-wide. It is anticipated that this would be survey-based or partially survey-based, but other evidence-based research would be accepted.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646457
- https://www.abdn.ac.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=646457

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