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OPSS Online Marketplaces Research

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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30 Jan 2025 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade, based in London, has commissioned research under the title "OPSS Online Marketplaces Research." This project falls under the services category, specifically research consultancy services. The aim is to understand consumer purchasing behaviour and attitudes across various online marketplaces. This contract, procured through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded on 17 December 2024. The research project is valued at £32,400 and is set to take place between 18 December 2024 and 14 March 2025. It covers the entire United Kingdom, the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and other international locations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in market research and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this contract particularly suitable. Companies with expertise in analysing consumer behaviour, especially in the digital marketplace sector, can leverage this opportunity to collaborate with a government department, thereby potentially enhancing their market reputation and securing further public sector contracts. The awarded supplier YouGov PLC, a large-scale research firm, signifies the importance and scale of the project.

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Notice Title

OPSS Online Marketplaces Research

Notice Description

The Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) wishes to commission research to explore how consumers purchase from different marketplaces, understanding their attitudes, opinions and behaviours around a range of online marketplaces.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53f0076a-6eac-4c7f-a176-b38262c5b786
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf92a59-4406-4c78-9db4-fac4c4545398
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2024 - 14 Mar 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
Not specified

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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