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08 Jun 2026 at 13:54

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05 May 2026 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "DDaT26255 - Public Tracker Programme," was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UK. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically market research services, with IPSOS (Market Research) Ltd as the supplier. This contract commenced on 3rd June 2026 and will run until 29th April 2027. The procurement was undertaken as a limited competition exercise, below the threshold. The main procurement category is services, with a gross contract value of £43,800. The award stage was completed with the contract being active, reflecting a strong commitment to ongoing public tracking initiatives within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research, analytics, or data services. Companies capable of providing innovative and efficient solutions in public tracking can thrive, especially if experienced in working with central government authorities. The role of IPSOS as the supplier demonstrates the calibre required, suggesting potential for large-scale firms. Smaller enterprises aiming to collaborate or offer niche solutions to larger companies might also find growth through subcontracting opportunities within such structured public contracts. Aligning capabilities to public service requirements can enhance business prospects appreciably.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DDaT26255 - Public Tracker Programme

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation had requirement for a public tracker programme. A call-off contract variation 001 has been implemented for value only. The current value of the call off contract is now PS36,500.00 excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069135
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053863-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 29 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

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

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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