Award

Polling for MaPS media activity

MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE

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Award

10 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Polling for MaPS media activity," was managed by the Money and Pensions Service, a public body governed by public law and located in Bedford, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of Research Services and was completed through a limited procurement method, bypassing the call for competition due to its specific legal exceptions. The process was at the award stage as of 10 April 2026. The contract was awarded to YouGov PLC, and the service is to be delivered in the Bedford region, UKH24. The contract was valued at £16,666.67 and signed on 9 April 2026, marking the transition from the tender stage to contract execution.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research services, especially those with expertise in conducting demographic polls. It specifically targeted a series of polls over two months, which indicates potential for firms that specialise in analytical and opinion polling services. This contract was awarded without prior publication, highlighting the need for readiness and agility among suitable contenders in aligning with such procurement opportunities. Companies adept in fulfilling under-threshold contracts within the UK, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises like YouGov PLC, could exploit similar opportunities to expand their market reach and demonstrate capability in delivering strategic insights through polling activities.

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Notice Title

Polling for MaPS media activity

Notice Description

A research agency will undertake a series of polls for 2 months of 2000 adults using standard demographics.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A research agency will undertake a series of polls for 2 months of 2000 adults using standard demographics. Additional information: Price per quality point

Procurement Information

Route 3 undrethreshold

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ff9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032818-2026
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
£16,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20266 days 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

YOUGOV

Further Information

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