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Research and Public Option Polling

SELLAFIELD LIMITED

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26 Feb 2026 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

Sellafield Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom, has completed a tender for "Research and Public Option Polling." The contract awarded involves public opinion polling services in Cumberland, aimed at gathering insights for strategic decision-making support. This procurement process followed a direct method under below-threshold conditions, absent competitive bids, and adhered to the legal framework established by UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement was concluded with the contract signed on 29 January 2026, with a performance period from 2 February to 30 April 2026, valued at £42,000 gross.

This award offers significant opportunities for large-scale consulting firms with expertise in public-opinion polling services, as evidenced by the selection of Yonder Consulting Limited, headquartered in London. Organisations in the analytics and research industry can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and secure revenues in strategic polling activities, beneficial for areas undergoing policy or infrastructure developments. The project's conclusion provides a successful example for businesses specialising in service delivery within the targeted UK regions, suggesting avenues for growth through direct association with pivotal projects initiated by government entities like Sellafield Limited.

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Notice Title

Research and Public Option Polling

Notice Description

Research and Public Option Polling across Cumberland on behalf of Sellafield Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065cf9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017288-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79320000 - Public-opinion polling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 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
SELLAFIELD LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YONDER CONSULTING

Further Information

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