Scope
Reference
T/IP041/25
Description
UKAEA is looking to form a collaborative relationship with a provider to conduct at least 5 stakeholder surveys annually for consensus and feedback. The awarded supplier will need to provide services which could include, but are not limited to: • Regional, national and international market research • Online data collection • Telephone interviews, to collect long form responses • Detailed reporting including recommendations.
Total value (estimated)
- £950,000 excluding VAT
- £1,140,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 October 2025 to 31 October 2028
- Possible extension to 31 October 2029
- 4 years, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
+ 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79310000 - Market research services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
12 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical/ Quality | Please refer to Document 4 |
Quality | 70% |
| Price | Please refer to Document 4 |
Price | 30% |
Other information
Payment terms
BACS 30 days
Description of risks to contract performance
Please refer to tender pack
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Concession
Competitive flexible procedure description
This procurement process is being undertaken using the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. This tender is being run as a two-stage process in order to down select to the preferred bidder. Bidders are required to submit their Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and tender response by the deadline of 1st August 2025. UKAEA will first assess the PSQ that is submitted for this contract. A bidder must meet all the requirements set out in the PSQ (also known as the Conditions of Participation). Bidders will be shortlisted based on their response to the PSQ and conditions of participation, this will incorporate both scored questions and pass/fail questions. Stage 1 - A maximum of 5 will be invited through to submit a full tender response. UKAEA reserves the right to invite less suppliers through if appropriate, based on the quality of the PSQ submissions. Stage 2 - To assess the technical and quality aspects of the bidder's response questions provided in Document 4 will be used.
Contracting authority
UK Atomic Energy Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJV-1169-JTDD
Culham Science Centre
Oxfordshire
OX14 3DB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Imogen Pether
Telephone: +44 123546
Email: imogen.pether@ukaea.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government