Planning

Communications Research Call off Contract

  • Defra Network eTendering Portal

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-027684

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-049698

Published 30 August 2024, 9:13am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Defra Network eTendering Portal

Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street

London

SW1P 4DF

Contact

Katie Thompson

Email

katie.thompson@defra.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 00000000000

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

Buyer's address

https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority

one.5) Main activity

Environment


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Communications Research Call off Contract

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79310000 - Market research services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The intention is to create a call-off contract through which we will commission suppliers to work as research partners and support us in the delivery of insight activity to inform and evaluate our communications – including low/no cost activity as well as paid-for marketing campaigns.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Public Polling

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79310000 - Market research services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Our aim is to create a call-off contract through which we will commission suppliers to work as research partners and support us in the delivery of insight activity to inform and evaluate our communications – including low/no cost activity as well as paid-for marketing campaigns. This will span the following:

Generate a greater understanding of our target audiences, including most appropriate channels, language and tone when communicating with them on a wide range of Defra policies and announcements.

Understand awareness, understanding and perceptions of policies, announcements and activities amongst our target audiences.

Identify barriers and levers to behaviour change among relevant audiences.

Test messaging and visual assets with audiences to inform and improve communications strategies and targeting.

Evaluate the impact of communications strategies a wide range of policy areas.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Qualitative Research

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79310000 - Market research services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Our aim is to create a call-off contract through which we will commission suppliers to work as research partners and support us in the delivery of insight activity to inform and evaluate our communications – including low/no cost activity as well as paid-for marketing campaigns. This will span the following:

Generate a greater understanding of our target audiences, including most appropriate channels, language and tone when communicating with them on a wide range of Defra policies and announcements.

Understand awareness, understanding and perceptions of policies, announcements and activities amongst our target audiences.

Identify barriers and levers to behaviour change among relevant audiences.

Test messaging and visual assets with audiences to inform and improve communications strategies and targeting.

Evaluate the impact of communications strategies a wide range of policy areas.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Quantitative Research

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79310000 - Market research services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Our aim is to create a call-off contract through which we will commission suppliers to work as research partners and support us in the delivery of insight activity to inform and evaluate our communications – including low/no cost activity as well as paid-for marketing campaigns. This will span the following:

Generate a greater understanding of our target audiences, including most appropriate channels, language and tone when communicating with them on a wide range of Defra policies and announcements.

Understand awareness, understanding and perceptions of policies, announcements and activities amongst our target audiences.

Identify barriers and levers to behaviour change among relevant audiences.

Test messaging and visual assets with audiences to inform and improve communications strategies and targeting.

Evaluate the impact of communications strategies a wide range of policy areas.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

30 August 2024


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