DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE · Awarded contract

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Market Research Surveys for Fire and Rescue Precept Consultation in Devon and Somerset

Awarded 15 Sep 2024

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Awarded15 Sep 2024

Value£50,000.00

SupplierSocial & Market Strategic Research (SMSR) Ltd

AgencyDEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

RegionSouth West

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Expires in 1y 11mo4y term, 53% elapsed

Awarded 15 Sept 2024Expires 14 Sept 2028

About

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service awarded a contract to Social & Market Strategic Research (SMSR) Ltd for conducting interviews with businesses and members of the public across Devon and Somerset to inform the level of the Fire and Rescue Service precept within Council Tax for the following financial year.

The interviews were a combination of face-to-face and telephone.

The supplier developed the interview script, carried out the interviews/surveys, analysed the data/information, and provided a report on the findings.

Surveys were carried out annually in Autumn.

The contract had an initial term of one year, with 3 x 12-month extensions available (maximum 4-year term).

The contract value was £50,000.

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