Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c27-60c0-7122-91b0-3df72f9c93b4/research-partners-framework awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Research Partners Framework [FSCS](https://tendernation.io/buyers/fscs) Estimated value £3,000,000 Published 31 Dec 2018 Deadline Closed 21 Jun 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Trusted research partners to work collaboratively with us to deliver research and insights which help optimise our customer experience and marketing efforts. While we don't have a set research programme defined at this stage, our first thoughts are that it will be a mix of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. But what's important is the research delivers insight and helps solve the specific problem identified, regardless of the approach needed to achieve this. Going forward examples of the type of qualitative and quantitative research FSCS may conduct include: - creative testing and tracking, - brand tracking, development and positioning, - communications and creative concept testing/development, - customer satisfaction, - employee engagement, - journey management, - market sizing/segmentation, - proposition development, - usage and Attitude Studies, - web/online platform development/usability; user testing. Additional information: The initial framework term will be 24 months with the option for FSCS to extend on 2 occasions for up-to 12 months each time, therefore making the Effective Service Term a potential total term of 4 years. The OJEU contract award reference number is below: 2018/S 248-574107 ## CPV classification Market research services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c82718bb-9492-44ed-8d31-b3e1eba483b7) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile FSCS: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/fscs) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Printing and distribution services – SGCD53\_MARCHE\_ELECTIONS\_BRGE · Préfecture de la Mayenne · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7726-73f4-bb67-b3121363d6bf/france-printing-and-distribution-services-sgcd53-marche-elections-brge) [Business travel services – Rahmenvertrag Bearbeitung von Reisekostenabrechnungen nach BRKG · GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd6e-73e4-b6e8-3954e5689021/germany-business-travel-services-rahmenvertrag-bearbeitung-von-reisekostenab) [Photocopying services – Externe printdiensten · VZW Sint-Paulusschool · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-34d8-71be-840d-38bf2a8bcc92/belgium-photocopying-services-externe-printdiensten) [Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – Diák- és nyugdíjas munkaerő biztosítása NTH (376) · NTH Nemzeti Tőkeholding Zrt. · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-76f6-70c4-823e-7b614dada7b3/hungary-supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff-diak-es-nyug) [Interpretation services – Tolktjänster · Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4e9a-70dc-8b27-e3d274e53dc5/sweden-interpretation-services-tolktjanster) [Graphic design services – MAGAZINE DES PAYS DE LA LOIRE - LOT1 MISE EN PAGE · Région des Pays de la Loire · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd94-7139-b774-287bdb24987c/france-graphic-design-services-magazine-des-pays-de-la-loire-lot1-mise-en)