Award

Research Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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03 Mar 2025 at 09:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has completed a public procurement process to secure research services, classified under industry code 73110000. The procurement process, initiated through a single tender action (below threshold) method, concluded with the awarding phase on 3 March 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £37,145, was granted to Ipsos Mori UK Limited. The service delivery location is England, with the contract period spanning from 6 February 2025 to 5 February 2026. This procurement project is applicable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender provides a noteworthy opportunity for companies specialising in research services to build a robust working relationship with a prestigious contracting authority like the Bank of England. SMEs with capabilities in providing detailed and high-quality research services are particularly well-suited to compete in such tender processes. Successful engagement in this contract can lead to enhanced market reputation and could serve as a significant credential when pursuing future public or private sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Services

Notice Description

Research services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48960715-b82a-41b5-97d5-a6b6b149dd98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7824f4f-bbc6-43c1-9a69-cf708a8f6e57
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£37,145 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,145 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2025 - 5 Feb 2026 6-12 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS MORI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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