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title: "Product Safety Consumer Survey (PSCS)"
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# Product Safety Consumer Survey (PSCS)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26e47b6f-4fb1-434f-8cab-5e4700953439

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has concluded a procurement process for a project titled "Product Safety Consumer Survey (PSCS)" to enhance consumer understanding of product safety. The contract, valued at £960,000, has been awarded to YOUGOV PLC and is classified under the research services industry. This initiative, managed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, involves research services and is set to commence on 27th October 2025 and conclude on 26th October 2029. The procurement was within the scope of providing services across several regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other specified territories, and the award was published on 6th November 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and consumer insights, particularly those with experience in supporting government policy development. The requirement for a robust understanding of consumer attitudes towards product safety aligns with businesses that specialise in data analytics and survey conduct. Companies of varying sizes, including SMEs and larger organisations, that can deliver high-quality, evidence-based insights, would find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in such government projects can enhance business credentials and visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

A research project to enhance understanding of consumer attitudes and behaviours related to product safety. This research will support The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) in developing evidence-based policy and regulatory interventions by providing timely, robust, and representative insights into how consumers perceive and respond to product safety issues. Term: 4 years (with an optional 6-month extension)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2773ede2-a504-48f4-a2c9-d56699106118 |
| 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 | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £960,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £960,000 |
| 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 | YOUGOV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2025 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2773ede2-a504-48f4-a2c9-d56699106118

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2773ede2-a504-48f4-a2c9-d56699106118
  6th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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