Provision of Drive35 Evaluation Framework and Baseline

GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY

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10 Jun 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Government Commercial Agency, concerns the "Provision of Drive35 Evaluation Framework and Baseline" for research services in London, United Kingdom. The tender, classified under CPV code 73110000, concluded with the award being made on 8th May 2026 and published on 10th June 2026. The procurement involved a selective process using a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £218,510.83. The contract, set to begin on 8th May 2026, will last until 7th May 2027. The procurement covers the services industry, specifically focusing on research services, and did not specify opportunities for SMEs or VCSEs under this framework agreement.

Businesses engaged in research services can explore future opportunities to grow by leveraging such government contracts, especially those capable of managing substantial projects. Larger firms, particularly those with extensive experience in delivering evaluation frameworks and research services, are likely to be well-suited for similar opportunities, given the size and scope of the awarded project to IPSOS (Market Research) Ltd. This framework agreement highlights the potential for future collaborations and the importance of maintaining strong government agency connections to capitalise on forthcoming tenders in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Drive35 Evaluation Framework and Baseline

Notice Description

Requirement for research into the development of the Drive35 evaluation framework and baseline.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e318ec98-e55b-4ccd-b25a-c62f2824220b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28bdddad-a5e4-4b57-b436-882f55b81bf2
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£218,510 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£218,510 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 7 May 2027 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
GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

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