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CPT_25_04 Survey of MPs service contract

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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24 Dec 2025 at 09:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has recently awarded a contract to Ipsos (Market Research) Limited for participating in a selective omnibus survey, a component of NAO's performance measurement activities. This procurement process, under the reference CPT_25_04, falls within the industry category of market research services, identified by the CPV code 79310000. The contract, which officially began on 1 October 2025 and will run until 30 September 2030, encompasses a maximum value of £373,532 inclusive of VAT. The process was facilitated through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award was made on 15 September 2025. The delivery of services will take place within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations involved in market research services. By aligning with the NAO’s high-profile auditing activities, businesses can benefit from enhanced visibility and establish long-term relationships with public sector partners. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders due to their flexibility and innovative approach, which can be leveraged to meet customised project requirements as specified by the NAO.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPT_25_04 Survey of MPs service contract

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to participate in Ipsos (Market Research) Limited omnibus survey that includes a core set of questions and provides the flexibility to add bespoke questions aligned with NAO's performance measurement objectives. The contract commenced on Wednesday, 1 October 2025, for an initial term of two years, with the option to extend for up to three additional periods of 12 months each, ending no later than Monday, 30 September 2030. The estimated total contract value is up to PS311,276.67 (exclusive of VAT) and up to PS373,532 (inclusive of VAT) over the potential five-year duration

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-323fc1fd-8358-4d32-b7b5-07dab3383652
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92a76ef6-3359-4a41-bdd3-f70302d4cd06
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
£373,532 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£373,532 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
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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