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DCMS Analytical Research

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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14 Jan 2026 at 17:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in London has recently completed the procurement process titled "DCMS Analytical Research," relating to the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services. The process was awarded as of 14th January 2026, with Ipsos (Market research) Ltd selected as the supplier under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 13th November 2025 to 30th October 2027, and the total contract value is £2,000,000. Key locations involved in this procurement include the department's headquarters at 100 Parliament Street, London, SW1A 2BQ.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and analytics services, particularly those with expertise in supporting governmental departments. The contract, with its substantial budget and two-year duration, provides ample scope for business growth and operational expansion. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly suitable, as the procurement process highlights their inclusion. Companies with established capabilities or aspirations in delivering consultancy services to public sector entities will find competitive ground in such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DCMS Analytical Research

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research and analytics services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1cdd9cd-b9cd-401c-a862-88a88d7f5e52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee50fe1-c3f8-45fb-8da3-c912285fcf61
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, 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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 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 CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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