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CPT_25_04 Survey of MPs service contract

National Audit Office

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24 Dec 2025 at 09:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO), located in London, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract titled "CPT_25_04 Survey of MPs service contract" as part of the services industry category within the UK. This contract involves market research services, conducted under Lot 4 Communications, engagement and research of the NHS Shared Business Services framework. The procurement has concluded in the award stage, with the contract being signed on 15 September 2025. The contract will initially run for two years, starting from 1 October 2025, with potential extensions up to a total of five years, not exceeding 30 September 2030. The procurement method was a limited award procedure, bypassing prior publication of a call for competition due to specific regulatory frameworks.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those ready to engage in direct contracts without prior open competition. Large-scale companies, like Ipsos (Market Research) Limited, which was awarded this contract, are well-suited to compete in such scenarios due to their capacity to meet specific procurement frameworks and requirements. The substantial contract value and the possibility of a long engagement period not only assure steady business growth but also the opportunity for expanding expertise within governmental services domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPT_25_04 Survey of MPs service contract

Notice Description

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract to participate in an omnibus survey that includes a core set of questions and provides the flexibility to add bespoke questions aligned with NAO's performance measurement objectives. The contract commenced on Wednesday, 1 October 2025, for an initial term of two years, with the option to extend for up to three additional periods of 12 months each, ending no later than Monday, 30 September 2030. The estimated total contract value is up to PS311,276.67 (exclusive of VAT) and up to PS373,532 (inclusive of VAT) over the potential five-year duratio

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a Survey of MPs service contract This contract was awarded using Lot 4 Communications, engagement and research of NHS Shared Business Services Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health framework

Procurement Information

The contract is awarded by direct award from Lot 4 Communications, engagement and research of NHS Shared Business Services Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health framework agreement, which was procured in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Reference: Framework Agreement 2024/S 000-026554.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086058-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£311,276 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Audit Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Postcode Area
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ipsos (Market Research) Limited

Further Information

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