--- title: "Research and Insights DPS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4cbd003c-39e5-4695-a5d7-8f9454a74b38" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4cbd003c-39e5-4695-a5d7-8f9454a74b38" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cbd003c-39e5-4695-a5d7-8f9454a74b38.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cbd003c-39e5-4695-a5d7-8f9454a74b38.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2025-11-04" --- # Research and Insights DPS Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cbd003c-39e5-4695-a5d7-8f9454a74b38 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4cbd003c-39e5-4695-a5d7-8f9454a74b38) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4cbd003c-39e5-4695-a5d7-8f9454a74b38.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has initiated a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Agreement titled "Research and Insights DPS" for the provision of research and insights services to UK Central Government Departments and various public sector bodies. The procurement process, classified under services in the industry category, follows a selective procurement method detailed as a "Restricted procedure (above threshold)." This DPS, now extended, will conclude on 23rd February 2029. The contracting authority, Crown Commercial Service, based in Liverpool, manages the agreement value, which has been increased to £1.3 billion. The agreement is currently active, providing services across the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand within the UK public sector services domain, especially those specialising in data processing, research and development, and business consultancy. The DPS framework is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, offering a structured pathway to bid for various contracts over an extended period. By participating, businesses can align with government research and behavioural insights requirements, enhancing their market position and fostering growth through collaboration with diverse public sector entities. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the authority intends to put in place a DPS Agreement for the provision of Research and Insights services to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including local authorities, health, police, fire and rescue, education and devolved administrations and charities. It is intended that this DPS agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all research and behavioural insights services required by UK Central Government Departments. Additional information: Please note the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End Date have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues. Please refer to the contract notice for the correct dates, timelines etc. The duration of this DPS was 48 months with the option to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months. This is to advise that the optional extension has been utilised and the end date is now 23/02/2029 and the threshold value has been increased to PS1.3b ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c6a1ab-5fd1-4dff-bbb7-1214f2752a32 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2029 | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Feb 2029 - 25 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,300,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines - 72310000 - Data-processing services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92400000 - News-agency services ## Release History - 4 Nov 2025 at 13:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c6a1ab-5fd1-4dff-bbb7-1214f2752a32 - 11 Sep 2025 at 09:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c6a1ab-5fd1-4dff-bbb7-1214f2752a32 - 11 Mar 2025 at 15:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c6a1ab-5fd1-4dff-bbb7-1214f2752a32 - 25 Apr 2023 at 13:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c6a1ab-5fd1-4dff-bbb7-1214f2752a32 - 25 Apr 2023 at 13:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c6a1ab-5fd1-4dff-bbb7-1214f2752a32 - 13 Mar 2023 at 11:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c6a1ab-5fd1-4dff-bbb7-1214f2752a32 - 27 May 2022 at 10:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c6a1ab-5fd1-4dff-bbb7-1214f2752a32 - 25 Nov 2021 at 16:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c6a1ab-5fd1-4dff-bbb7-1214f2752a32 - 17 Nov 2021 at 17:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c6a1ab-5fd1-4dff-bbb7-1214f2752a32 - 3 Nov 2021 at 11:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c6a1ab-5fd1-4dff-bbb7-1214f2752a32 - 3 Nov 2021 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c6a1ab-5fd1-4dff-bbb7-1214f2752a32 - 29 Jul 2020 at 10:18 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a69dd1b8-328d-42e6-979d-9fb52143e146 - 23 Jul 2020 at 08:09 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a69dd1b8-328d-42e6-979d-9fb52143e146 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76c6a1ab-5fd1-4dff-bbb7-1214f2752a32 4th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a69dd1b8-328d-42e6-979d-9fb52143e146 29th July 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25590883-c02c-4ddf-8f6e-f150ab07b5a3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2128e56-be79-4d2f-85cd-4a0c0a9480b1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c5ff2d7-8314-440d-9c5f-73c0a8843acc - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0463bee9-680f-4877-a1a2-a33fca416bff - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6ed8f67-9886-4de7-bb56-63c67f3c6898 - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/marketplace/rein#research COTA_LINK - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/614e237a-476f-45a7-be86-c07458fc655c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b42528f-f041-4e42-852c-f1de147ae969 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a5a14ae9-0d19-49d0-9803-bcc11069e97e RM6126 Research & Insights Bid Pack v4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7187a5e-9ccd-461b-8150-a68ade8e4a3b New version of bid pack, updated questionnaires and filters following DPS update 25/04/2023 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d761bbdd-4f5f-4c73-98e5-1ddd222079f4 ## Notice URLs - 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