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British Social Attitudes Survey 2025

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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09 Jun 2025 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the award stage of the "British Social Attitudes Survey 2025" procurement process. This contract involves research services to commission a module of questions regarding public spending and social attitudes towards social welfare, surveyed over the British adult population. The tender utilised a direct procurement method under a single tender action, with a contract value of £371,550. The contract runs from 6 February 2025 to 5 February 2027 and covers substantial regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The National Centre for Social Research has been awarded the contract, emphasising their extensive capabilities in managing large-scale survey operations.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in research services, particularly those experienced in complex survey development and execution. Although the procurement method favours direct contracting, research service providers with established expertise in public spending and social welfare analysis might consider partnering with larger organisations like the National Centre for Social Research for subcontracting possibilities. While SMEs and VCSEs might find it challenging in this specific procurement due to suitability constraints, businesses with robust capacities in representing diverse geographical needs and extensive analytical capabilities will find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

British Social Attitudes Survey 2025

Notice Description

The Department for Work and Pensions would like to commission a module of questions on public spending and social attitudes towards social welfare in the British Social Attitudes Survey (BSAS). The survey will be representative of the British adult population, with a sample size of 3,000 for each of three survey waves 2025-2027. Questions have already been developed and used in previous years on the BSAS, covering a range of topics.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d606156-df36-485a-b598-933a813a5e9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b86d784-5bfd-447e-95b5-c39dc544e9bb
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
Not specified
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
£371,550 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£371,550 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2025 - 5 Feb 2027 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
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

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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