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Supply of Research on the Limb (b) Worker Population

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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28 Feb 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for a research project titled "Supply of Research on the Limb (b) Worker Population." This falls under the industry category of market and economic research, with the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code 79300000. The procurement method was a direct, single tender action below threshold and the total value of the contract is GBP 234,211. This research will be delivered globally, including locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other parts of the world. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 30th January 2025 and the contract period from 31st January 2025 to 31st October 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in market and economic research, particularly those specialising in polling and statistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suitable for this contract given their acknowledged suitability in the procurement process. The successful contractor for this project is the National Centre for Social Research, a large-scale organisation based in London, indicating that businesses with robust research capabilities and global reach are well-placed to compete for such tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Supply of Research on the Limb (b) Worker Population

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade has commissioned a research project to the National Centre for Social Research.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-584a745f-f7b3-4517-9237-00c02ab6e721
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c32ad9-24f2-470f-9c11-1cbb6dc7402a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£234,211 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£234,211 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 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

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

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