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MVL Research

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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12 Jan 2026 at 13:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "MVL Research" project undertaken by The Insolvency Service in Birmingham, England, has been finalised. This contract falls under the industry category of research services (CPV: 73110000) and was conducted through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarding stage of the procurement was completed on 12th January 2026, with ZK Analytics Limited successfully winning the contract valued at £54,720. The service period spans from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2026, with delivery taking place in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses keen on the research services sector, specifically those interested in financial legal implications, as it explores the impact of a key High Court decision on members' voluntary liquidations. The project is especially relevant for SMEs, which are noted as suitable for this procurement. Businesses equipped with expertise in providing comprehensive research analysis can benefit from engaging with such public sector projects, potentially forming lasting relationships that may lead to future contract opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MVL Research

Notice Description

A recent High Court decision in NOAL SCSp & Ors v Novalpina Capital LLP & Ors [2025] EWHC 1392 (Ch)1 interpreted the law governing members' voluntary liquidations (MVLs) to mean that all creditors (and interest) must be paid in full within 12 months of the commencement of the liquidation procedure. There is currently limited data and research evidence available on MVLs. The Authority is therefore commissioning a one-off research project for two primary purposes. Firstly, to better understand the potential impact of this ruling. Secondly to explore and understand the MVL landscape more generally, with particular focus on metrics around efficiency and effectiveness.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e911651-8847-4533-ad91-6bd1f0e14159
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/574393a8-709d-4ade-bd1f-0f22fe4a9f13
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,720 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,720 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6FD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZK ANALYTICS

Further Information

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