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title: "PS26096 - Project Gigabit Interim Evaluation"
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# PS26096 - Project Gigabit Interim Evaluation

Buyer: ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6162e61a-5c79-4eeb-abe5-f8ed351f04f3

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## Summary

ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, with Building Digital UK identified as the commissioning organisation, procured interim research and evaluation services for Project Gigabit. The requirement is to appoint a contractor to carry out research and evaluation work supporting the project. This is a professional market research and public policy evaluation service, classified under CPV 73110000. Delivery is based in London, United Kingdom. The opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, although the selected supplier is a large organisation. It is relevant to research agencies, evaluation consultancies and firms with experience assessing digital infrastructure or government programmes.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a mini-competition under the GCA RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System. It used a selective procedure as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The response deadline was 18 August 2026 at 12:00. IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD was awarded the contract on 19 August 2026 for £247,235. The contract runs from 19 August 2026 to 18 August 2028. The award was for the complete Project Gigabit interim research and evaluation requirement rather than separately identified lots. The published procurement information describes the service and route to market, while the award outcome identifies IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD as the sole awarded supplier.

This award demonstrates established demand from DSIT-related government programmes for independent interim research and evaluation of major digital infrastructure initiatives. A future competitor would need to show credible market research and evaluation capability, including the ability to design and deliver robust research, analyse evidence and assess programme progress and outcomes. Experience of government policy, public service delivery or digital connectivity programmes would help establish relevance. Suppliers should also be prepared to compete through a dynamic purchasing system mini-competition, understand the requirements of research and insights call-offs, and mobilise a team capable of working with public sector stakeholders. The requirement is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, creating scope for specialist organisations as well as larger research businesses.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is concluded following a mini competition under the GCA RM6126 Research & Insights DPS. Brief Description of the Requirement: Building Digital UK (DSIT) is procuring the services of a contractor to carry out Project Gigabit Interim Research and Evaluation services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62f3a6a2-60e4-4646-84a9-b270ce0fb7be |
| 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 | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2026 - 18 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £247,235 |
| 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 | ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Postcode area | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Ipsos MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2026 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62f3a6a2-60e4-4646-84a9-b270ce0fb7be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62f3a6a2-60e4-4646-84a9-b270ce0fb7be
  2nd September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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