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IWM/2526/APE/3466: Audience Segmentation Development Project for Imperial War Museums

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 12:05

Tender

29 Aug 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Imperial War Museums has completed its procurement process for the "Audience Segmentation Development Project," identified by reference number IWM/2526/APE/3466, managed through an open procedure. The project, focused on market and economic research services, aims to deliver an advanced audience segmentation system to better engage with the museum's diverse audiences. The contract was awarded to DJS Research Ltd, with a contract period starting on 1st December 2025 and ending on 30th June 2026. The process, now at the award stage with a notice published on 13th November 2025, signifies a substantial investment with a total award amount of £135,000, involving high-value service delivery. The procurement is underpinned by the regulations described in the UK Public General Act 2023/54, with the main activities to be implemented in the United Kingdom. Key deadlines included the end of the standstill period on 24th November 2025.

This tender presents significant business expansion opportunities, especially for firms specializing in market research, audience analysis, or digital engagement. The successful completion of such a project could significantly enhance a company's portfolio, showcasing its capability to develop transformational strategies within the public sector. Companies facing growth in communications, marketing, and market research sectors would find this contract particularly beneficial due to its focus on wide-ranging, actionable segmentation models. This project supports small and medium-sized enterprises as the procurement process was open to such entities, although the winning supplier, DJS Research Ltd, is notable for its large-scale operation. The opportunity paves the way for impactful contributions towards strategic growth and engagement in cultural and public service domains.

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Notice Title

IWM/2526/APE/3466: Audience Segmentation Development Project for Imperial War Museums

Notice Description

Imperial War Museums (IWM) is seeking a research partner to develop a comprehensive and future-facing audience segmentation system. This new approach will replace our existing segmentation, created in 2015, and will be designed to reflect the full spectrum of IWM's audiences--both current and potential. The segmentation system should be transformational, enabling IWM to better understand and connect with diverse audience groups. It will inform and enhance decision-making across the organisation, supporting the development and promotion of public programming, exhibitions, events, digital content, and engagement initiatives. We are looking for a partner who can deliver a bespoke segmentation model that is inclusive, actionable, and embedded across IWM. The model should support teams in communications, marketing, digital, learning, and programming, and help us reach new audiences while continuing to serve existing ones effectively. This work will result in: - A set of audience segments that reflect both engaged and potential audiences. - A programme of internal engagement to ensure the segmentation is understood, adopted, and used across IWM. - The successful partner will play a key role in helping IWM build a shared language around audiences, enabling us to deepen our impact and broaden our reach. Access Code : 45EC6EXH35 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994139057

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073486-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£112,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£112,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
erowberry@iwm.org.uk
Contact Phone
0207 416 5000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6HZ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DJS RESEARCH

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