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Landscape Mapping Research 2026

MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE

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23 Jan 2026 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Money and Pensions Service has successfully completed a procurement process for the "Landscape Mapping Research 2026" project, aimed to support research services within the UK. This procurement, under the main procurement category of services, pertains to research in understanding MG practitioners and facilitating MG scale-up development. The contract was awarded on 14th January 2026 to Harlow Consulting. This limited procurement method did not involve prior publication of a competition call, as it falls outside the scope of the usual directive, and was executed for a project valued at £64,858.75. The project is geographically focused around the region UKH24, with the award marking the completion stage of the procurement.

This tender is a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those adept in landscape mapping and market growth analysis, like Harlow Consulting. It underscores potential growth for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality research services, providing a platform to showcase their competencies in public service projects. Businesses with strengths in supporting public sector undertakings through strategic research would find opportunities to grow and potentially secure future projects by demonstrating expertise in similar procurement activities. This process indicates ongoing investment in research services by public bodies, highlighting continued opportunities in this sector for adept service providers.

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Notice Title

Landscape Mapping Research 2026

Notice Description

Research to support understanding of MG practitioners (sectors and typologies and CYP), and help inform the development of MG scale-up.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Research to support understanding of MG practitioners (sectors and typologies and CYP), and help inform the development of MG scale-up. Additional information: Price per quality point used

Procurement Information

Route 3 undrethreshold used

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006118-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

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
£64,858 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE
Contact Name
Tarek Alakari
Contact Email
tarek.alakari@maps.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2081325284

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AB
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLH24 Bedford

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARLOW CONSULTING

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