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DDaT26255 - Public Tracker Programme

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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05 May 2026 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "DDaT26255 - Public Tracker Programme" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 30 April 2026. The awarded contract, with a gross value of £29,520 and a net amount of £24,600, covers the provision of market research services under the main procurement category of services. The procurement method employed was a limited competition exercise, which is below threshold, resulting in the contract award to IPSOS (Market Research) Ltd. The procurement is based on the legal framework set by the UK Public General Act 2023/54, and the contract is set to be active until 29 April 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services to collaborate with a major governmental organisation, offering well-defined parameters for the delivery of services. Companies with expertise in conducting public tracker programmes and those that can deliver sophisticated market insights would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Businesses that have the capability to operate within the constraints of limited competition procurement processes can benefit from engaging in these opportunities for growth and development.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069135
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040955-2026
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
£24,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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