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OECD INFE 2026 Research

MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE

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02 Apr 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Money and Pensions Service in Bedford, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a research services contract titled "OECD INFE 2026 Research," classified under CPV code 73110000. This process entailed conducting a UK survey with at least 2,000 respondents aged 18 to 79. The procurement method utilised was 'limited,' without a prior publication of a call for competition, falling outside the directive's application scope. The contract, valued at £22,080, was awarded to Opinium Research LLP on 27 February 2026. The procurement stage is marked as 'complete,' with the award and subsequent contract now active. The research is set in the region UKH24, providing essential insights into public service needs.

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Notice Title

OECD INFE 2026 Research

Notice Description

conduct a UK survey with at least 2,000 respondents (aged 18-79) using adapted questionnaire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Conduct a UK survey with at least 2,000 respondents (aged 18-79) using adapted questionnaire. Additional information: Price per quality point used

Procurement Information

Route 3 undrethreshold

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031062-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£22,080 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AB
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLH24 Bedford

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPINIUM RESEARCH

Further Information

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