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UK/ GB Tracking Survey of the Savings and Investments Market

NS&I

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24 Mar 2026 at 16:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has awarded a contract titled "UK/ GB Tracking Survey of the Savings and Investments Market" to Ipsos MORI UK Limited. This contract, classified under market research services, focuses on understanding consumer behaviour in the savings and investments market within the UK or GB. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the category of services using a direct, single tender action method, initiated below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 13th March 2026 and has a duration from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in comprehensive market research and survey services to engage with NS&I's ongoing need for robust, large-scale monthly surveys. With a contract value of £76,975.17, businesses that offer survey design, conduction, analysis, and telephone survey services are particularly well-suited to compete. Companies with a focus on economic research and social research services could also benefit, as this contract could pave the way for increased exposure and professional growth through collaboration with a reputable organisation like NS&I.

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Notice Title

UK/ GB Tracking Survey of the Savings and Investments Market

Notice Description

NS&I needs to understand how it and its products fit among its competitors as well as show how consumer behaviour is changing over time with regards to their finances. NS&I, therefore, has an ongoing requirement for a quantitative tracking survey which gives robust understanding of the savings and investment market in the UK or GB. The survey must be robust, large scale, continued monthly, and is representative of the UK or GB adult population (including representing consumers that are not online). The survey needs to be an established survey and must have access to back data and trends. ### This contract was awarded on the 13th of March 2026 for a period of twelve months. ###

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21e9fc50-fb8f-476d-a1bf-5a61b268a221
Current Stage
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79311000 - Survey services

79311100 - Survey design services

79311200 - Survey conduction services

79311210 - Telephone survey services

79311300 - Survey analysis services

79311400 - Economic research services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

79312000 - Market-testing services

79313000 - Performance review services

79314000 - Feasibility study

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,975 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
NS&I
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS MORI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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