Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf1-aec4-7319-a8e8-8a2c82794137/communications-research-framework [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedure # Communications Research Framework [The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-department-for-environment-food-and-rural-affairs) Estimated value Not stated Published 24 Nov 2024 Deadline Closed 9 Jan 2025 ## Who can bid - 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. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at [defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome](https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome) Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. This procurement will establish a framework to deliver research for Defra Group Communications Directorate. Research is vital to Defra Group Communications Directorate. It allows the Directorate to better understand key audiences and provide insight to increase the effectiveness of communications. Research is also used to evaluate the impact of communications against defined objectives. This framework will be for an initial 24-month period with an option to extend for up to 2 x 12 month extensions (2 + 1 + 1 term), subject to budget availability and service delivery . The maximum Framework value is £1.5 million exclusive of VAT. This is a maximum possible spend for all research commissioned for the duration of the Framework and is not a guaranteed spend. The tender will be broken down into three distinct Lots, split by research methodology. Each Lot will be awarded to a single supplier as the contractor for that Lot and a contract issued accordingly. A supplier may bid for and be awarded more than one Lot. The tender will result in 3 contracts (1 for each Lot) to form the framework In the event that a sole supplier wins all 3 Lots, a single contract combining the requirements of all 3 Lots will be considered. Read full description ## CPV classification Marketing services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c299016c-1faf-4b9b-a093-9b8be2a3d6fb) 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 ](/register) [Buyer profileThe Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-department-for-environment-food-and-rural-affairs)[SectorMore Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Employee Screening Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority 16 days left 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-100b-70ec-8bcc-3630f263230d/employee-screening)[Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule. West Suffolk Council 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5763-721c-b887-6f844f9f4360/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-viability-evidence-and-assessment-of)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Bassetlaw District Council 41 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-57cd-73bf-b1f5-a8a4f0713a79/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks West Lancashire Borough Council 20 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59d8-704e-b46c-727e4a0e571e/consultancy-services-for-an-independent-mixed-use-viability-market-demand-and-d)[UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development Birmingham City Council 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7fd3-7021-b8b4-8cbe13597d01/uefa-euro-28-birmingham-host-city-festival-development)[Evaluation specialist Dartmoor’s Dynamic Landscapes programme (natural environment, landscape heritage, culture) Dartmoor National Park Authority 15 days left 1 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1434c-ece2-7261-8fb5-e68bdb54c1e9/evaluation-specialist-dartmoors-dynamic-landscapes-programme-natural-environme)