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National Lottery Research

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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24 Jul 2026 at 08:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has completed a selective tender process titled "National Lottery Research," under the market research services category. The research, set to be conducted in London, was awarded to Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd for £250,080. This call-off from a framework agreement reached the award stage on 26th June 2026, though it was published on 24th July 2026. The contract period is from 22nd April to 30th September 2026. Key procurement details include a complete status and postal code SW1A 2BQ. The process is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in market research services. Companies with experience in lottery-related research or those seeking to expand their public sector portfolio may find substantial avenues for engagement. Given the nature of the work conducted under a framework agreement, both established and emerging businesses that are adept at adaptive research methodologies would stand to benefit from such opportunities in collaboration with a major government department.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Lottery Research

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research services regarding the National Lottery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17c8ecf7-8d44-4107-82bc-23dd49846762
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d0db612-d9c1-478b-bb38-a4ea511797e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,080 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,080 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 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 CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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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