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OPSS Online Marketplaces Campaign Testing

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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Award

12 Mar 2025 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for the "OPSS Online Marketplaces Campaign Testing" contract. This tender, under the Consumer Research on Product Safety Standard Issues framework (PS21034), involves research services in London, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £44,900 GBP. The procurement process was managed through a selective, call-off framework agreement. The contract was awarded to YouGov PLC, commencing on 17th March 2025, and concluding on 28th July 2025, covering over four and a half months. The award was officially published on 12th March 2025.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly those specialising in consumer research and product safety. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the contract's delivery requires specialised expertise in online marketplace analysis and consumer product safety testing. Engaging in work like this can bolster a company's profile in public sector contracts and build credibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

OPSS Online Marketplaces Campaign Testing

Notice Description

This is a call off under PS21034 - Framework for Consumer Research on Product Safety Standard Issues. A contract has been awarded to the first ranked supplier for the delivery of Online Marketplaces Campaign Testing. The project will be delivered over approximately 4 and a half months, where steps will be taken to explore, test, measure and report on the research focus area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4430e155-aa70-40c9-a8af-f873f03c92bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/587c36ef-b173-4687-9cfc-f34abc535c8a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£44,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 28 Jul 2025 1-6 months
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YOUGOV

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