Award

Viewing and Audience Appreciation Data Services / Gwasanaeth Data Gwylio a Gwerthfawrogiad y Gynulleidfa

S4C

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2026 at 15:29

Award

27 Oct 2025 at 15:22

Tender

19 Aug 2025 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process pertains to a contract for "Viewing and Audience Appreciation Data Services" by the sub-central government entity S4C, located in Caerfyrddin, UK. The open procedure aimed at acquiring services in the market research and statistics industry was completed as of 12th January 2026, with the contract awarded to TRP Research Ltd. The scope included recruiting and maintaining an online panel to gather and analyse S4C programme viewership and audience appreciation across the UK, particularly among Welsh speakers. This stage, now in the award phase, followed a tender initially set to conclude its submission phase on 23rd September 2025.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in data services and market research, as reflected by the selected supplier, TRP Research Ltd, a small-to-medium-sized enterprise. Businesses that possess the capability to manage and administer large data panels, with expertise in bilingual operations, are particularly well-suited due to the requirement for Welsh and English language engagement. The long-term nature of the contract, spanning from April 2026 to March 2030, with the option of an extension, provides a sustained engagement period for service providers to expand their reach and expertise in this specialised sector. The open procedure allows for competitive bidding, providing equal opportunities for market entrants to partake in the tendering process.

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Notice Title

Viewing and Audience Appreciation Data Services / Gwasanaeth Data Gwylio a Gwerthfawrogiad y Gynulleidfa

Notice Description

Contract Details Notice for Viewing and Audience Appreciation Data Services Tender / Hysbysiad Manylion Cytundeb ar gyfer tendr Gwasanaeth Data Gwylio a Gwerthfawrogiad y Gynulleidfa

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002361-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,247,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,247,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-08-19

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
S4C
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cyfreithiol_legal@s4c.cymru
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERFYRDDIN
Postcode
SA31 3EQ
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRP RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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