The Big Listen

WAC ID:104086

Public SectorAward noticeClosedSME-friendlyVCSE-friendly

Source:	Contracts Finder
Notice Type:	Award notice
Buyer:	OFSTED
Main Category:	Services
Procurement Method:	Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Status:	Closed
Estimated Value (ex. VAT):	£478,045
Release Date:	17 April 2024
Application Deadline:	21 February 2024
Contract Start Date:	11 March 2024

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Award outcome

Awarded to (2 suppliers)

IFF Research LtdGB-COH-00849983

National Centre for Social ResearchGB-COH-4392418

Award value:	£956,090
Award decision date:	11 March 2024
Award status:	Active

Contracting Authority

Organisation

OFSTED

Submission Details

Description

A shortlisting exercise was carried out via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Research Marketplace DPS (Dynamic Purchasing System) framework (reference RM6126). An Invitation to Tender was issued via Ofsted's e-procurement portal (www.delta-esourcing.com) to all of the Suppliers that were shortlisted. There were two lots in the Invitation to Tender: Lot 1: Parents, carers, and the public Lot 2: The Sectors we inspect and regulate The appointed Suppliers will be commissioned to carry out mixed methods research by using, for example, online surveys/polls and focus groups interviews. Additional information: The contract value overall for both lots is £478,045. Additional headroom in the contract has been added to allow for the contract to be extended at Ofsted's discretion for a maximum period of 24 months. The overall contract value is therefore £956,090.