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RHUL-26050 Procurement of Political Research in the Netherlands and the USA

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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29 Jan 2026 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College involved the award of a contract titled "RHUL-26050 Procurement of Political Research in the Netherlands and the USA." This contract falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The college, a sub-central government public authority located in Egham, UK, used a limited procurement method, which typically involves below threshold limited competition. The award was finalised on the 29th of January 2026, following a contract period from 7th January 2026 to 6th March 2026. The tender was at the award stage and was completed with an active status.

This contract presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in political research and online survey services, particularly those with experience in international projects. The awarded supplier, Mantel Netherlands B.V T/A Verian, highlights a preference for large-scale suppliers, suggesting that businesses of a similar scale with expertise in delivering complex research services across multiple locations could find similar opportunities advantageous. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their reach into government contracts, thereby enhancing their market presence and financial growth.

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Notice Title

RHUL-26050 Procurement of Political Research in the Netherlands and the USA

Notice Description

Awarded to Mantel Netherlands BV (Verian), following requests for quotations for providing online surveys on political views in the Netherlands and the USA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061178
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007811-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,894 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 6 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@rhul.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANTEL NETHERLANDS B.V T/A VERIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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