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Gambling Survey for Great Britain

GAMBLING COMMISSION

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04 Nov 2025 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Gambling Commission, situated in Birmingham, England, has concluded the procurement process for managing the Gambling Survey for Great Britain, selecting the National Centre for Social Research as the contracted supplier. This procurement, tagged under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV 73000000), involves a significant contract valued at £4.5 million. The contract, part of a selective procurement approach through a call-off from a framework agreement, covers the period from 1st November 2025 to 31st December 2029, focusing on activities within the West Midlands region. The award was finalised and published on the 4th of November, 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in research and data analysis services with a focus on gambling and related socio-economic impacts. It particularly benefits large-scale organisations adept in handling longitudinal surveys across extensive regions. Given the survey's focus and the involved budget, it suits companies looking to establish or solidify their presence in governmental and regulatory research sectors. Although targeted for large organisations, there is an inherent suitability aspect encouraging participation from SMEs, fostering competition and innovation in delivering research and evaluation services to the Gambling Commission.

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Notice Title

Gambling Survey for Great Britain

Notice Description

The Gambling Commission is seeking to appoint a contractor to manage the the Gambling Survey for Great Britain over the next four years. Under section 26 of the Gambling Act 2005, the Commission has responsibility for collecting and disseminating information relating to the extent and impact of gambling in Great Britain. In order to do this, we collect data on gambling participation, consequences from gambling and attitudes to gambling via this survey.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/380ef02e-39ac-4210-8d17-375ec5697b11
Current Stage
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GAMBLING COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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