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OPSS Technology Research: Social Commerce

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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01 Jul 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "OPSS Technology Research: Social Commerce" project was conducted by the Department for Business and Trade, located in London, United Kingdom. This project falls under the industry category of research services with the classification code 73110000. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £47,726.64, has been awarded to London Economics Limited and spans from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2026. The award stage of the procurement was completed recently, with the award date being 23rd June 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technology-driven research services. SMEs that focus on understanding and harnessing social commerce would be particularly well-suited for such opportunities, considering the project's emphasis on Technologically Driven Changes (TDC's). The procurement's selective method via a framework agreement suggests an interest in attracting specialised expertise, positioning it as an ideal opportunity for firms looking to expand their government contract portfolios in the field of research services.

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Notice Title

OPSS Technology Research: Social Commerce

Notice Description

This research project aims to help the Office of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) understand more about Technologically Driven Changes (TDC's). The focus for this project is Social Commerce.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9751e460-e889-40a0-ae7a-22bfe7caae2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56fbbda4-873e-4552-b470-4f7e685e2a23
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

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
£47,726 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,726 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Department for Business and Trade
Contact Email
commercialbpo@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONDON ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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