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Business Perceptions Survey 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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29 May 2026 at 13:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for the "Business Perceptions Survey 2026", focusing on the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract, awarded to Yonder Consulting, is valued at £1.2 million, with a minimum value of £300,000. The survey aims to collect and analyse businesses' perspectives on regulation to guide governmental policy. This tender was executed under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is scheduled to start on 10th June 2026 and conclude on 11th June 2027, with deliveries across regions including the UK, Europe, and the British Overseas Territories.

This project presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research, survey management, and consultancy services to engage in providing insights that influence government policy. The procurement process favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it ideal for such organisations to compete and expand their portfolio in the public sector. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale surveys and those capable of providing in-depth analysis on regulatory impacts will find this contract particularly attractive to advance their business scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Perceptions Survey 2026

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade intends to commission a call off contract for the design, recruitment, and management of the Business Perceptions Survey (BPS) 2026. The objective of the survey is to determine businesses' views on regulation, provide insights into how regulation affects businesses and help guide Government policy on ways in which this impact could be reduced. This will be the twelfth wave of the survey which was first conducted in 2007.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca6dfe3a-1cbd-484d-961f-74661d4959ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eb80941-a6ff-4b69-b7de-74d5e2aab052
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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

YONDER CONSULTING

Further Information

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