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title: "Provision of Social Research"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of Social Research

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-250c1b38-686b-4c4b-b43b-cc143bdd4625

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Social Research" has reached the award stage. Managed by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of the Department for Transport, this initiative seeks social research services to provide insights into policy. The tender was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the contract valued at £2,500,000. The contract period started on 23rd February 2026 and will conclude on 22nd February 2029, benefiting from the expertise of IPSOS (Market Research) Ltd. Located in the United Kingdom, the service category aligns with CPV classification 79315000, underscoring its relevance to the social research domain.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research services, particularly those catering to policy-related insights. While large organisations like IPSOS have already been awarded, the dynamic purchasing system methodology indicates potential openings for SMEs capable of delivering robust research solutions within the next process cycle. Organisations with expertise in the UK's procurement landscape and an understanding of the Department for Transport's policy analysis requirements are especially well-positioned to leverage future engagements in similar projects supported by the Crown Commercial Service.

## Notice

Social research for insight for into policy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f31ac34-19ed-4c4d-b91f-5bde02935c06 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f31ac34-19ed-4c4d-b91f-5bde02935c06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f31ac34-19ed-4c4d-b91f-5bde02935c06
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87e8ac71-4ab7-42a8-a5e7-b8edd24fbf58
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af1c1643-9313-401d-8086-dea8b94973ac

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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