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title: "Provision of Research Focus Groups and Polling for HMT"
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# Provision of Research Focus Groups and Polling for HMT

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70e33f72-5d9d-4af4-8dbb-0daf33d8b48c

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service, on behalf of HM Treasury, recently completed the procurement process for the provision of research focus groups, polling, and in-depth reporting services in the United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Provision of Research Focus Groups and Polling for HMT," falls under the social research services category. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement and involved a contract valued at £685,000 GBP. The contract period spans from 6th June 2025 to 4th June 2027. While the procurement status is complete, the award was finalised on 4th June 2025 and notably published on 10th June 2025.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in research and analytics within the social research services industry. While the procurement method was selective, firms with established frameworks could thrive by leveraging their expertise in qualitative focus groups and quantitative online polling. It also opens avenues for further collaboration with government entities, allowing such businesses to refine their methodologies and expand their service portfolios. Though not specifically suited for SMEs, larger organisations with a robust framework agreement presence are well-poised to engage and compete in similar future tenders, thereby fostering business growth and innovation.

## Notice

HM Treasury is looking to carry out fortnightly qualitative focus groups and quantitative online (Web-Based) Polling, and quarterly Business Polling, and In-Depth Reporting Provision, inform and evaluate the Customer's activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59f4c95c-5d9d-40cc-ac11-24a330a80272 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jun 2025 - 4 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £685,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £685,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHNSON AND LUBBOCK PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 10:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59f4c95c-5d9d-40cc-ac11-24a330a80272
- 10 Jun 2025 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59f4c95c-5d9d-40cc-ac11-24a330a80272

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59f4c95c-5d9d-40cc-ac11-24a330a80272
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85ec3be4-cdb5-47b2-999a-8c3cc48a4afb

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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