Planning

Civil Service People Survey

CABINET OFFICE

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PlanningUpdate

25 Sep 2025 at 12:49

PlanningUpdate

17 Sep 2025 at 10:55

Planning

16 Sep 2025 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Civil Service People Survey," which aims to advance the Employee Insights Programme (EIP) by collaborating with top suppliers of employee listening platforms. This procurement focuses on research services, with key engagements scheduled including a Market Engagement Event. Interested suppliers should respond by 2nd October 2025 to participate. The market engagement notice was published on 25th September 2025, outlining the project's ambitious goals, including features like AI-driven analysis and actionable insights to foster continuous listening and action within the Civil Service. The procurement is expected to leverage existing DPS frameworks such as the Crown Commercial Services Research and Insights DPS (RM6126), underlining the government's commitment to integrating innovative survey technologies and methodologies.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in developing platforms for real-time feedback and AI integration. Vendors with experience in employee engagement tools that provide comprehensive insights could find a valuable partnership opportunity with the Cabinet Office. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can not only expand their client base within central government but also enhance their visibility and reputation by contributing to high-impact governmental initiatives, setting a solid foundation for long-term business development and collaboration prospects.

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Notice Title

Civil Service People Survey

Notice Description

The Civil Service is committed to advancing its Employee Insights Programme (EIP), aimed at fostering a culture of continuous listening and action. To support this ambition, we would like to engage with leading external suppliers of employee listening platforms and tools, to understand current best practices, technological innovations, and strategic capabilities within this space. This includes features such as central surveys, pulse checks, real-time feedback, AI-driven analysis, actionable insights, and integration capabilities. The engagement is part of the process which we will be following for the forthcoming procurement for the 2026 (and future years) Civil Service Service as well as other polling exercises. It is likely that the existing Crown Commercial Services Research and Insights DPS (RM6126) will be used. If you would like to attend a Market Engagement Event please advise by email by 2nd October 2025.

Planning Information

It is likely that the existing Crown Commercial Services Research and Insights DPS (RM6126) will be used. Please email by the engagement deadline if you wish to attend a Market Engagement Event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059706-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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