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title: "DSIT Market Research Agency Contract"
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# DSIT Market Research Agency Contract

Buyer: BEIS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-090cbb79-6ac1-4679-83b6-9de6340ad56a

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## Summary

The Department of Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) has awarded a contract for market research and behavioural insights services. The contract is valued at £3,000,000 and will run for two years, with a possible one-year extension. The procurement process was carried out through a mini-competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights RM6126 DPS framework agreement. BEIS, based in Swindon, England, acted as the buying organisation. The procurement stage was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from September 2023 to August 2025.

This procurement opportunity offers a chance for market research agencies and consultancy service providers to engage with the Department of Science, Innovation, and Technology. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this tender. By providing research and insights to support DSIT's communications, businesses can contribute to raising awareness and understanding of the UK's Science and Technology sector. The awarded contract creates a platform for growth and innovation within the industry category of research and development services.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights RM6126 DPS. Brief Description of Requirement Following machinery of government changes, the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has been formed. DSIT is looking to appoint a research agency under the Research & Insights framework under RM6126, conducting market research and providing behavioural insights services. This will be a two-year contract, with the option of extending for a further year subject to budgetary approval. The maximum spending threshold for the two-year contract will be PS2,000,000 and the spending threshold for the one-year extension (which would be subject to budgetary approval) would be PS1,000,000. The total budget for all activity (including any extensions) is a maximum of PS3,000,000.00 excluding VAT. Please note, these figures include contingency for crisis communications. This will include providing social, economic and market research and behavioural insights to support DSIT communications and our aim to raise awareness and understanding of the UK's Science and Technology sector offering across a range of audiences. Main campaigns include GREAT Campaign (including Unicorn Kingdom, GREAT Talent and StudyUK) and Skills for Life (including CyberFirst, Upskill in Cyber and Advance Digital Skills)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4780c41f-dbb4-45f1-b863-8971238a5368 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEIS |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2023 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4780c41f-dbb4-45f1-b863-8971238a5368

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4780c41f-dbb4-45f1-b863-8971238a5368
  17th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/686f705f-b4b4-4fab-95bd-a92bbfbdc639
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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