40 years of DESANResearch technology and delivery since 1986

Commission research

Data collection with control over response and delivery.

DESAN delivers online, telephone, paper-based and face-to-face research. Methods are tailored to your target group, required response and schedule.

Mixed-modeReal-time response insightISO 20252ISO 27001
DESAN employee conducting a telephone interview
Face-to-face survey using a tablet
Four methods, one processOnline, by telephone, on paper and face-to-face.

Trusted by clients and research partners

Nivel
KWH
Maastricht University
ActiZ
Inspectie Gezondheidszorg en Jeugd
KNMP
Ipsos
PGGM
Koninklijke Bibliotheek
Nivel
KWH
Maastricht University
ActiZ
Inspectie Gezondheidszorg en Jeugd
KNMP
Ipsos
PGGM
Koninklijke Bibliotheek

From preparation to delivery

Delivery has to be right. Every single day.

Data collection requires more than a good questionnaire. DESAN combines technology, fieldwork capacity and day-to-day management to achieve the required response as effectively as possible within the available period.

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01 · Reach

The right method for each target group

Channels are selected and combined based on reachability, response and accessibility.

02 · Management

Current insight during fieldwork

Response, quotas and distribution remain visible, allowing fieldwork to be adjusted in a targeted way.

03 · Delivery

Our own people and systems

Technology, call centre, processing and project management are brought together within one organisation.

04 · Delivery of results

Data, analysis and reporting

From validated data files to analysis, dashboards and clear reporting.

Research methods

Four methods. One integrated delivery process.

Each method can be used independently. In mixed-mode research, all contact moments, response statuses and results are managed within one process.

DESAN employee programming an online survey
Online

Online research

Accessible questionnaires, personalised invitations, reminders and real-time response insight.

Telephone research from the DESAN call centre
Telephone

Telephone research

Trained interviewers, active quota management and direct registration in IT5.

Files for processing paper-based research
Paper-based

Paper questionnaires

Production, distribution, return registration, scanning, recognition and controlled processing.

Face-to-face research using a tablet
Face-to-face

On-site research

Personal engagement and secure registration by tablet or another suitable method.

Response dashboard

Maintain control over response and progress.

During fieldwork, DESAN provides up-to-date insight into response, progress and distribution by target group, region or method. Underrepresented groups become visible early and can be approached in a targeted way.

IT5 response dashboard showing response trend, methods and municipal breakdowns
Response trendDevelopment throughout the full fieldwork period
BreakdownsInsight by target group, region, method or quota group
Targeted adjustmentDeploy reminders and capacity where needed
TransparencyClient and project team work from the same information

The delivery process

From sample to usable results.

DESAN can manage the full delivery process or connect to your organisation’s own research design and analysis.

Prepare

Define target group, method, schedule, sample and response strategy.

Programme

Set up questionnaires, routing, invitations, contact rules and dashboards.

Deliver

Deliver online, telephone, paper-based and face-to-face fieldwork in a controlled manner.

Adjust

Monitor response trends and target reminders or adjust capacity.

Deliver results

Provide validated data, analysis, dashboards and reporting.

From data collection to insightData + interpretation
24/7Insight through online dashboards
1Integrated data file across all methods

Reporting & analysis

Not only collecting data, but also giving it meaning.

DESAN can validate, weight, analyse and report research data. Delivery is tailored to its intended use: a clean data file, tabular report, interactive dashboard or substantive research report.

  • Data validation, coding and file construction
  • Tables, cross-tabulations and statistical analysis
  • Interactive dashboards and periodic reports
  • Clear reporting for policy and decision-making
GovernmentHealthcareEducationTrade associationsCivil-society organisations

Quality & security

Demonstrable quality for sensitive research data.

Research processes are delivered in a controlled manner and data is protected within DESAN’s technical and organisational infrastructure.

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ISO 20252Quality of research processes
ISO 27001Information security
GDPRPrivacy and data protection
Mixed-modeOne controlled process across all channels

Introduction

Discuss your research with DESAN.

Tell us which target group you need to reach, the response required and which components you wish to outsource. DESAN can then propose a suitable delivery approach.

Schedule an introductory meeting