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One Platform One Login (OPOL) External Quantitative Research

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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27 Feb 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade led a procurement process titled "One Platform One Login (OPOL) External Quantitative Research," focusing on research consultancy services within the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now complete with the award published on 27th February 2026. The contract runs from 2nd February 2026 to 31st March 2026 with a budget of £49,937 GBP. The procurement method utilised was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, indicating a selective procurement approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), which were deemed suitable for this contract. LSE Consulting, already awarded the contract, exemplifies the type of organisation that can thrive in such government collaborations, given the emphasis on analysis related to digital platforms, secure log-in evaluations, regulatory impacts, and business interactions with government frameworks. The involvement of the Department for Business and Trade as the buyer showcases the potential for future contracts that focus on innovative research and impact assessment, providing a pathway for growth for consultancy firms in these areas.

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Notice Title

One Platform One Login (OPOL) External Quantitative Research

Notice Description

One Platform One Login (OPOL) External Quantitative Research. This research has three main components: - Part 1: Digital Platform and secure Log-in Evaluation - rapid evidence assessment - Part 2: Digital Platforms and secure log-in - Secondary data analysis and/ or case study reports, and - Part 3: Business to Government and Business to Business impact of: regulation, tax, fraud, grants - rapid evidence assessment/baseline

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf2c11b1-564c-4e1f-8692-1dd3816ec210
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/094b95df-1779-4e61-8443-7fb89a4d3a6c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,937 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,937 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
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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

LSE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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