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project_4603 - DDaT Call-Off Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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03 Apr 2025 at 08:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded the contract titled "project_4603 - DDaT Call-Off Contract" under the industry category of Design and execution of research and development. This tender, valued at £500,000 GBP, involves research and evaluation activities for digital services accessible by the public on great.gov and internal and external regulatory services. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract taking effect from 20th March 2025 to 19th March 2027. This contract will be executed by Ipsos (market research) Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London, and covers various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the rest of the world.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital data and technology, particularly those involved in research and evaluation activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement method is selectively calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. Companies looking to expand their reach in public digital service sectors will find this contract beneficial for growth and development in both local and international markets.

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Notice Title

project_4603 - DDaT Call-Off Contract

Notice Description

The contract will be used by Department of Business and Trade's (DBT) Digital Data and Technology directorate (DDaT) for the purpose of research and evaluation activities pertaining to our digital services. These include services accessible by the public on great.gov, internal and external regulatory services, and corporate enablers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16520fb5-da40-4bcc-a2ab-5be5cfb65292
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca57d977-6d93-4271-b9ee-7ef49cafb03f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 19 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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