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International Buyers and Investors Study (IBIS) Waves 9-11

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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13 Apr 2026 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of market research services titled "International Buyers and Investors Study (IBIS) Waves 9-11" to Yonder Consulting. This commissioning involves conducting the IBIS between 2026 and 2028, requiring services performed across a wide geographical scope including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The procurement process, marked as complete, involved a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with a total contract value of £459,000. The award was made on 13th April 2026, and the contract period extends from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2027.

This project represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in market research services, as it requires them to engage in sophisticated data collection and analysis on an international scale. The procurement's design favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing an accessible entry point for those with capabilities in conducting comprehensive global market surveys. Companies that can leverage innovative research methodologies and possess experience in large-scale international projects will be well-suited for such tenders, which can lead to significant growth and recognition in the market research industry.

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Notice Title

International Buyers and Investors Study (IBIS) Waves 9-11

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade intends to commission a supplier to deliver the International Buyers and Investors Survey (IBIS) 2026-2028. This is a research project that is conducted on an annual cycle, with the first wave having taken place in 2018.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f58d5f4b-4154-4b6d-b640-10ce3d586b51
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a074c946-76ca-4395-b361-c55ea385a56d
Current Stage
Award
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£459,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£459,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 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
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

Notice Documents

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