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Areas of Extra Cost and Additional Need for DLA for Children

IPSOS

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09 Jan 2026 at 10:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Areas of Extra Cost and Additional Need for DLA for Children" has been conducted by Ipsos, a well-established organisation based in London. This procurement falls under the research services industry category, with a specific focus on goods delivery throughout the United Kingdom. The tender utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was officially awarded on 11th December 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 12th January 2026 and conclude on 12th July 2027. This procurement has successfully reached the award stage, marking its completion, and boasts a total value of £445,486.87.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand within the research services sector, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality research outputs and managing significant contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered well-suited for participating in such procurements, as indicated by the tender's suitability criteria. Businesses with the requisite expertise and ability to work within the framework agreement structure will find this an advantageous opportunity to establish or strengthen their foothold in government-backed research initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Areas of Extra Cost and Additional Need for DLA for Children

Notice Description

Areas of Extra Cost and Additional Need for DLA for Children Research

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65a5178e-34e0-4a81-b53e-73bf9d14f1c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/177ecc52-ec8a-4c9a-b6de-ca6a5325e695
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£445,486 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£445,486 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 12 Jul 2027 1-2 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
IPSOS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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

IPSOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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