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title: "OPSS Online Marketplaces Research"
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# OPSS Online Marketplaces Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53f0076a-6eac-4c7f-a176-b38262c5b786

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade, based in London, has commissioned research under the title "OPSS Online Marketplaces Research." This project falls under the services category, specifically research consultancy services. The aim is to understand consumer purchasing behaviour and attitudes across various online marketplaces. This contract, procured through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded on 17 December 2024. The research project is valued at £32,400 and is set to take place between 18 December 2024 and 14 March 2025. It covers the entire United Kingdom, the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and other international locations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in market research and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this contract particularly suitable. Companies with expertise in analysing consumer behaviour, especially in the digital marketplace sector, can leverage this opportunity to collaborate with a government department, thereby potentially enhancing their market reputation and securing further public sector contracts. The awarded supplier YouGov PLC, a large-scale research firm, signifies the importance and scale of the project.

## Notice

The Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) wishes to commission research to explore how consumers purchase from different marketplaces, understanding their attitudes, opinions and behaviours around a range of online marketplaces.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf92a59-4406-4c78-9db4-fac4c4545398 |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2024 - 14 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,400 |
| 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

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf92a59-4406-4c78-9db4-fac4c4545398

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf92a59-4406-4c78-9db4-fac4c4545398
  30th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/086a0984-f64e-424c-95d3-65c916f4ce99
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