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Finance & Investment Decisions Survey 2025 (Analysis)

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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25 Feb 2026 at 15:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade (DBT) in London has concluded the procurement for the "Finance & Investment Decisions Survey 2025 (Analysis)" project. The procurement fell within the central government industry category and was conducted using a direct method without competition, a process categorised as below threshold. The tender involved engaging Oxford Brookes University to provide expertise in econometric analysis for a structured, quantitative survey conducted across 1,500 UK businesses. The contract, valued at £50,000, started on 6 February 2026 and will conclude on 30 September 2026, focusing on research services, particularly SME finance and policy insights.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for large-scale research institutions like Oxford Brookes University, which are equipped to deliver advanced analytical services and can offer continuity with past surveying methods. The project can foster growth in the research sector by validating methodologies and producing longitudinal insights valuable for policy development. Businesses specialising in research services, especially those with expertise in finance and investment analysis, stand to gain from participating in similar future procurements by showcasing their capabilities to central government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Finance & Investment Decisions Survey 2025 (Analysis)

Notice Description

The DBT requirement is for specialist econometric analysis of the Business Finance and Investment Decision Making Survey results. IFF Research will conduct the survey in Autumn Winter 2025. The survey is a structured, quantitative telephone survey of approximately 1,500 UK businesses to provide evidence on business finance and investment decision making processes and and unlike in the previous two waves, this time there will be additional emphasis in ensuring that the survey covers key issues around personal guarantees. Appointing Professor Marc Cowling of Oxford Brookes enables DBT to utilise his significant expertise on SME finance, familiarity with the methodology, questionnaire design, and analytical requirements ensuring efficiency and quality. In addition to his familiarity is continuity and comparability across previous survey waves 2018, 2023, allowing the production of robust, longitudinal insights that can inform policy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017016-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Large

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
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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