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Provision of Social Research

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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03 Mar 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Social Research" has reached the award stage. Managed by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of the Department for Transport, this initiative seeks social research services to provide insights into policy. The tender was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract valued at £2,500,000. The contract period started on 23rd February 2026 and will conclude on 22nd February 2029, benefiting from the expertise of IPSOS (Market Research) Ltd. Located in the United Kingdom, the service category aligns with CPV classification 79315000, underscoring its relevance to the social research domain.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research services, particularly those catering to policy-related insights. While large organisations like IPSOS have already been awarded, the dynamic purchasing system methodology indicates potential openings for SMEs capable of delivering robust research solutions within the next process cycle. Organisations with expertise in the UK's procurement landscape and an understanding of the Department for Transport's policy analysis requirements are especially well-positioned to leverage future engagements in similar projects supported by the Crown Commercial Service.

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Notice Title

Provision of Social Research

Notice Description

Social research for insight for into policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-250c1b38-686b-4c4b-b43b-cc143bdd4625
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f31ac34-19ed-4c4d-b91f-5bde02935c06
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2029 3-4 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

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