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Provision of Research Event for March 2026

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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09 Feb 2026 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics has concluded a public procurement process titled "Provision of Research Event for March 2026," targeting the exploration of young people's perspectives on participation in government research and data collection. This procurement, classified under the services category, was conducted through a direct award method, below the competition threshold, with the contract commencing on 10th February 2026 and concluding on 9th May 2026. The contract was awarded to HOPKINS VAN MIL: CREATING CONNECTIONS LTD, based in London, for a gross amount of GBP 35,818.80. The contracting process has moved to the award stage, with all legalities formalised and the status marked as complete.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs involved in market research services, as indicated by the CPV code 79310000. Businesses adept at conducting social research and engaging with youth demographics would find this contract particularly rewarding. Though this procurement was executed as a direct award without competition, it illustrates the potential for other enterprises specialised in similar services to engage with public authorities like the Office for National Statistics. Such engagements can enhance their portfolio and credibility, paving the way for future competitive tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of Research Event for March 2026

Notice Description

Research to explore the views of young people regarding participation in government research and data collection.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011488-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£29,849 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 9 May 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialteam@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOPKINS VAN MIL: CREATING CONNECTIONS

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