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Prison Pay Review

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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16 Apr 2025 at 09:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade initiated an open procurement process for the service titled "Prison Pay Review," under the industry category of Market and Economic Research; Polling and Statistics (CPV 79300000). This contract, valued at GBP 86,570, was awarded to London Economics Limited. The procurement process has been completed, with the contract period spanning from 9th April 2025 to 8th April 2026. The Department for Business and Trade, located in London, England, invited tenders from interested parties with a deadline of 21st February 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market and economic research to engage in government contracts and expand their portfolios. SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in economic research and statistical analysis would be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the inclusivity detailed in the procurement's suitability criteria. The structured procurement process of an open procedure also suggests an accessible and transparent opportunity for competent service providers to collaborate on high-impact government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prison Pay Review

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade has commission Pay review Research to London Economics

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af200888-af38-4ece-883c-78497ca7dec2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c08005-7ba2-4a85-b0b5-562000d349da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,570 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,570 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 8 Apr 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

LONDON ECONOMICS LIMITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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