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PS26170: The Provision of Research on Cyber Incidents affecting Connective Products

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

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01 Sep 2026 at 09:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) procured research consultancy services on cyber incidents affecting connective products. The work is intended to research incidents involving products that connect to networks or other devices, supporting DSIT’s understanding of the cyber risks associated with them. Delivery covers the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. This is a services requirement rather than a supply or construction contract. The procurement sits within research and insights work, so relevant businesses are likely to provide market research, cyber-security research, incident analysis or related consultancy services with the ability to investigate and report on cyber incidents affecting connected products.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a further competition under the Government Commercial Agency RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System. It used a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender deadline was 20 July 2026 at 11:00. The estimated tender value was £200,000. DSIT awarded the contract to IPSOS (Market Research) Limited for £189,310 on 24 August 2026. The contract runs from 24 August 2026 to 15 February 2027. The requirement was evaluated through the further competition route, with the selected supplier providing the research consultancy service. The procurement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This award shows demand from DSIT for specialist research into cyber incidents affecting connective products, with an international evidence base rather than a purely local study. Businesses best placed for a future requirement would combine robust market-research capability with practical knowledge of cyber security, connected products and incident investigation. Credible suppliers would need to gather and assess evidence across the United Kingdom and overseas territories, Europe and wider international markets, then turn findings into clear analysis for a government department. Experience delivering structured research consultancy, understanding emerging cyber risks and working through a dynamic purchasing system or similar public-sector route would strengthen competitiveness. The opportunity is suitable in principle for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises as well as larger research firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26170: The Provision of Research on Cyber Incidents affecting Connective Products

Notice Description

****This is an Award Notice, Not a Call for Competition**** This requirement was sourced against a Further Competition on Government Commercial Agency RM6126 Research and Insights DPS to provide The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Research on Cyber Incidents affecting Connective Products.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f41e8d16-6e7e-4981-99a9-0fd8b6b72d16
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72554edb-dd1a-4ada-814b-db8e0e2e534d
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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,310 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 15 Feb 2027 1-6 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 Science, Innovation & Technology
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ipsos MORI

Further Information

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