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title: "project_4603 - DDaT Call-Off Contract"
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# project_4603 - DDaT Call-Off Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16520fb5-da40-4bcc-a2ab-5be5cfb65292

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded the contract titled "project_4603 - DDaT Call-Off Contract" under the industry category of Design and execution of research and development. This tender, valued at £500,000 GBP, involves research and evaluation activities for digital services accessible by the public on great.gov and internal and external regulatory services. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract taking effect from 20th March 2025 to 19th March 2027. This contract will be executed by Ipsos (market research) Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London, and covers various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and the rest of the world.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital data and technology, particularly those involved in research and evaluation activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement method is selectively calling off from a dynamic purchasing system. Companies looking to expand their reach in public digital service sectors will find this contract beneficial for growth and development in both local and international markets.

## Notice

The contract will be used by Department of Business and Trade's (DBT) Digital Data and Technology directorate (DDaT) for the purpose of research and evaluation activities pertaining to our digital services. These include services accessible by the public on great.gov, internal and external regulatory services, and corporate enablers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca57d977-6d93-4271-b9ee-7ef49cafb03f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2025 - 19 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca57d977-6d93-4271-b9ee-7ef49cafb03f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca57d977-6d93-4271-b9ee-7ef49cafb03f
  3rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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