Provision of Research Event for March 2026

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

13 May 2026 at 11:37

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Office for National Statistics, a central government authority based in Newport, UK. The tender, titled "Provision of Research Event for March 2026," focused on market research services within the services category. The procurement stage involved the award and contract phases, with the tender awarded on 9th February 2026. The contract covered the period from 10th February to 8th May 2026, with a gross value of GBP 35,818.80. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition, allowing for swift contract establishment with the supplier HOPKINS VAN MIL: CREATING CONNECTIONS LTD.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in market research services, particularly those specialising in gathering insights from young populations. Small and medium enterprises, like HOPKINS VAN MIL, are well-suited to tackle such contracts, benefiting from government partnerships that bolster credibility and industry standing. The streamlined procurement process favours agile and competitive firms capable of delivering high-quality services within tight timeframes.

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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/043839-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
13 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20264 months 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
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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