Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Leeds
procurement@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE4 - West Yorkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is the driving force for economic growth across Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield districts and the city of York council area
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
West Yorkshire Residents Survey
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Since its formation in 2014, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (CA) has conducted a range of behavioural research via discrete commissions. This ranges from full-service research commissions to fieldwork-only services. We recognise there is an opportunity to move away from this model towards a more centralised, flexible approach. In addition, feedback from research companies has indicated that some research projects that have traditionally been conducted via telephone interviews might be better suited to online-based techniques. We believe that the growth of online activity and smartphone uptake by a wider range of age groups makes conducting statistically robust, representative online surveys a more viable option than they have been previously. We are therefore considering flexible low-cost options for establishing a West Yorkshire online panel.Prior to procurement, the CA wishes to consult with the market on conducting a range of primary research activity using an online panel
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
West Yorkshire Combined Authority (CA) is interested in exploring options to procure an online panel that would service business to customer (b2c) research activity. Additionally, potentially, we are looking at options from the same service provider, to also cover business to business research (for the purposes of continuing our Leeds City Region Business Survey).Since its formation in 2014, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (CA) has conducted a range of behavioural research via discrete commissions. This ranges from full-service research commissions to fieldwork-only services. We recognise there is an opportunity to move away from this model towards a more centralised, flexible approach. In addition, feedback from research companies has indicated that some research projects that have traditionally been conducted via telephone interviews might be better suited to online-based techniques. We believe that the growth of online activity and smartphone uptake by a wider range of age groups makes conducting statistically robust, representative online surveys a more viable option than they have been previously. We are therefore considering flexible low-cost options for establishing a West Yorkshire online panel.Prior to procurement, the CA wishes to consult with the market and we are inviting suppliers to submit their views in relation to a future tender opportunity where the CA will be able to conduct a range of primary research activity using an online panel of West Yorkshire residents, representative of the local population. The online panel/community will be used to capture residents’ views on transport, housing, jobs and the environment, culture and policing. The information received in this consultation shall enable the Combined Authority to make an informed decision on its requirements. Please contact procurement@westyorks-ca.gov.uk for additional background information and a number of questions for which we are inviting market feedback by 20th September.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
18 October 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please contact procurement@westyorks-ca.gov.uk for additional background information and a number of questions for which we are inviting market feedback by 20th September.