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Confidence in the Regime

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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01 Aug 2025 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Confidence in the Regime" was conducted by The Insolvency Service, located in Birmingham, England. This contract, classified under the CPV code 73110000 for Research services, was in the award stage as of 1st August 2025. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and it had a tender period ending on 11th June 2025. The contract, valued at £67,977, spans from 28th July 2025 to 31st January 2026. The industry category of this tender is services, with a focus on qualitative research to assess stakeholders' confidence in initiatives related to the INSS strategy.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research services. As the procurement method involved a call-off from a framework, businesses part of said framework would be particularly well-placed. Engaging in this contract could facilitate business growth by enhancing one's portfolio and extending expertise in delivering research services to government bodies. The awarded supplier, IFF Research Ltd, exemplifies the suitability of SMEs for such contracts, indicating a well-suited opportunity for similar firms aiming to expand their public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

Confidence in the Regime

Notice Description

qualitative research, to investigate how activities it has undertaken have been received by stakeholders with reference to confidence over the course of the INSS strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2e82925-7afd-4052-850b-0e5a66da775d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/009002f7-db9c-439e-9883-c22c8f7f7def
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
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
£67,977 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,977 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jane.cooper@insolvency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6FD
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

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