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title: "OPSS Technology Research: Internet of Things and Smart Appliances"
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# OPSS Technology Research: Internet of Things and Smart Appliances

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20323a48-6cee-425c-83d8-33519cc255e5

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for the "OPSS Technology Research: Internet of Things and Smart Appliances" project, focusing on research services within the technology sector. This selective procurement was carried out through a framework agreement, specifically targeting Technologically Driven Changes (TDCs) in IoT and smart appliances. The project contract, valued at £47,970, is set to commence on 10th July 2025 and conclude on 10th April 2026, with services being delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The award stage has been completed, confirming CENTRE FOR STRATEGY & EVALUATION SERVICES LLP as the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology research services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in this project enables firms to expand their expertise in emerging technologies such as IoT and smart appliances, aligning with broader technological advancements and consumer trends. Companies already experienced in technological research, evaluation services, or connected devices are well-suited to compete, leveraging the procurement framework to potentially secure similar government contracts and grow their business footprint.

## Notice

This project aims to help the Office of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) understand more about Technologically Driven Changes (TDC's).The focus for this project is Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Appliances.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6633423-e65c-458f-8c49-a708b6507239 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2025 - 10 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,970 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,970 |
| 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 2EG |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTRE FOR STRATEGY & EVALUATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6633423-e65c-458f-8c49-a708b6507239

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6633423-e65c-458f-8c49-a708b6507239
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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