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Understanding Business Decisions and Behaviour: Unfair Dismissal and Financial Difficulties

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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13 Oct 2025 at 15:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Business and Trade, focuses on a research project titled "Understanding Business Decisions and Behaviour: Unfair Dismissal and Financial Difficulties". The industry category is research and development consultancy services, with a procurement method designated as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, highlighting a selective approach. This process spans multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The tender period concluded on 29th August 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 8th October 2025 to 27th March 2026. The status has now advanced to the Award stage with IPSOS (Market Research) LTD named the supplier, accommodating a contract value of £147,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth as it involves comprehensive research, requiring interviews with businesses, focusing on critical areas like unfair dismissal and financial difficulties. SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those experienced in business consultancy, research, or market analysis, are well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. The diversity in delivery locations, such as the UK and overseas territories, may also appeal to firms with a broad geographical reach. Businesses aiming to expand into government consultancy and research sectors could greatly benefit from pursuing engagements of this type.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Understanding Business Decisions and Behaviour: Unfair Dismissal and Financial Difficulties

Notice Description

Research to inform reforms on unfair dismissal and 'fire and rehire' practices. The project involves two separate research arms: one focusing on unfair dismissal, requiring 50 interviews with businesses with employees, and another on financial difficulties, requiring 50 interviews with businesses that have faced or are facing financial difficulties in the last five years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5646d6d1-e8df-425b-848d-5bcb97645f14
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£147,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£147,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2025 - 27 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Department for International Trade
Contact Email
commercialresearchandconsultancy@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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