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PS26096 - Project Gigabit Interim Evaluation

ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ

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02 Sep 2026 at 14:32

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Summary of the contracting process

ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, with Building Digital UK identified as the commissioning organisation, procured interim research and evaluation services for Project Gigabit. The requirement is to appoint a contractor to carry out research and evaluation work supporting the project. This is a professional market research and public policy evaluation service, classified under CPV 73110000. Delivery is based in London, United Kingdom. The opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, although the selected supplier is a large organisation. It is relevant to research agencies, evaluation consultancies and firms with experience assessing digital infrastructure or government programmes.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a mini-competition under the GCA RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System. It used a selective procedure as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The response deadline was 18 August 2026 at 12:00. IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD was awarded the contract on 19 August 2026 for £247,235. The contract runs from 19 August 2026 to 18 August 2028. The award was for the complete Project Gigabit interim research and evaluation requirement rather than separately identified lots. The published procurement information describes the service and route to market, while the award outcome identifies IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD as the sole awarded supplier.

This award demonstrates established demand from DSIT-related government programmes for independent interim research and evaluation of major digital infrastructure initiatives. A future competitor would need to show credible market research and evaluation capability, including the ability to design and deliver robust research, analyse evidence and assess programme progress and outcomes. Experience of government policy, public service delivery or digital connectivity programmes would help establish relevance. Suppliers should also be prepared to compete through a dynamic purchasing system mini-competition, understand the requirements of research and insights call-offs, and mobilise a team capable of working with public sector stakeholders. The requirement is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, creating scope for specialist organisations as well as larger research businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26096 - Project Gigabit Interim Evaluation

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is concluded following a mini competition under the GCA RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. Brief Description of the Requirement: Building Digital UK (DSIT) is procuring the services of a contractor to carry out Project Gigabit Interim Research and Evaluation services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6162e61a-5c79-4eeb-abe5-f8ed351f04f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62f3a6a2-60e4-4646-84a9-b270ce0fb7be
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£247,235 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2026 - 18 Aug 2028 2-3 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
ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ipsos MORI

Further Information

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