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title: "pr_5086 National Survey of Businesses"
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# pr_5086 National Survey of Businesses

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a39cafe-3d8b-4224-b0e2-9800cb676c9a

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for the National Survey of Businesses, focusing on market research services across various regions, including the UK and international territories. This initiative falls under the category of market research services with a CPV classification of 79310000. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, resulting in an award to Ipsos (market research) Limited on the 20th of April, 2026. The contract spans from its start date in April 2026 through to April 2029, with a total value of £1,500,000, and is part of the Department's strategy to assess the effectiveness of its communication campaigns on business exporting behaviours and performance.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly SMEs, due to its selective procurement process and substantial budget. It has a global reach, serving diverse delivery addresses such as the British Overseas Territories and Europe, thereby enabling participating businesses to expand their portfolios internationally. Companies with expertise in market research and data analysis will be particularly well-suited to leverage this contract, potentially enhancing their growth and reputation within the industry. The award reflects a strategic opportunity for involved parties to contribute to meaningful public sector initiatives, thereby bolstering business credibility and experience.

## Notice

The National Survey of Registered Businesses' (NSRB) is an official statistical product commissioned by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) which monitors exporting behaviours, plans, capabilities, and attitudes of businesses across the UK. In addition to supporting monitoring and evaluation across the department, it is also used to assess the performance and impact of DBT's communication campaigns.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fc05080-9e18-43de-ac30-3557925e939d |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fc05080-9e18-43de-ac30-3557925e939d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fc05080-9e18-43de-ac30-3557925e939d
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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