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Provision of Evidence Reviews and Secondary Data Analysis

GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY

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20 May 2026 at 08:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Commercial Agency, acting on behalf of the Department for Transport, has completed the public procurement process for a contract entitled "Provision of Evidence Reviews and Secondary Data Analysis." This tender falls under the research services industry category, with a primary focus on services. The procurement process employed a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Spanning multiple regions, the contract covers the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. The award, totalling £1,500,000, was finalised on 13th May 2026, with the contract period extending from 18th May 2026 to 17th May 2029. Notable dates within the process included the tender period end on 30th March 2026.

The awarded contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses operating within the research services sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive evidence reviews and data analysis. It caters to both Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), indicating a wide spectrum of business sizes suitable for participation. The scope and value of the contract make it an attractive proposition for companies aiming to expand their portfolio within governmental projects and regional markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Evidence Reviews and Secondary Data Analysis

Notice Description

Provision of Evidence Reviews and Secondary Data Analysis

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41fd6254-d0c8-4807-af19-2ad37f0cff55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b946b5e2-9792-48b3-94db-d609847e6767
Current Stage
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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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2029 3-4 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
GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
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

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

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