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title: "OPSS- Cost of Business Compliance Study"
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# OPSS- Cost of Business Compliance Study

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fe4b280-499e-4d06-8c95-d7548b0fcca5

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for the "OPSS- Cost of Business Compliance Study," which falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code: 73000000). This contract, valued at £164,923.29, will address the gaps in the evidence base on business compliance costs with OPSS regulations. The project delivery will take place in London, United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 30th January 2025 to 4th August 2025. This procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has moved to the award stage as of 7th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on regulatory compliance. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the emphasis on detailed evidence and analysis. Winning such a contract could bolster a company's portfolio and credibility in government-related projects, fostering further growth and potential future collaborations with government departments.

## Notice

Notice of Award for the research project to address the gaps in OPSS's evidence base on the costs of Business Compliance with the regulations that OPSS holds policy responsibility for. 'Cost of Business Compliance' refers to the specific activities that businesses must undertake to bring a product to the market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9299d44-538c-4bc1-bf4e-6cfe325b39b0 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2025 - 4 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,923 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £164,923 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9299d44-538c-4bc1-bf4e-6cfe325b39b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9299d44-538c-4bc1-bf4e-6cfe325b39b0
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bfb6cb3f-f69a-474f-8d46-25f466b64269
  n/a

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