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Help to Grow Management: Evaluation Phase 2

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Help to Grow Management: Evaluation Phase 2" is conducted by the Department for Business & Trade, located in London, United Kingdom. This process, under the industry category of research services, focuses on evaluating the Phase 2 outcomes of the Help to Grow Management (HtGM) Scheme for SMEs. The procurement stage is complete, with Ipsos (market research) Limited being directly awarded the contract due to their exclusive rights to necessary data. The contract, valued at £1,680,000 gross, began on 25 November 2025 and is set to end on 31 December 2026, with the potential to extend until 2029.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities in the business services and research sectors. Businesses specialising in market research, particularly those with expertise in handling large-scale evaluations and access to exclusive intellectual property, would benefit from participating in such direct procurement processes. Furthermore, the project's potential for renewal and its focus on understanding SME outcomes can offer sustained business prospects for firms capable of delivering high-quality research services and meeting specified standards. This opportunity highlights the potential for businesses to engage with central government projects of strategic importance to the UK's economic development.

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Notice Title

Help to Grow Management: Evaluation Phase 2

Notice Description

An evaluation of Phase 2 of the Help to Grow Management (HtGM) Scheme to understand the programme's outcomes for SMEs.

Procurement Information

Ipsos hold exclusive rights to data required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a0c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081467-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Professional Services - Research
Contact Email
commercialresearchandconsultancy@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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