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title: "Provision of Disability Foresight Research"
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# Provision of Disability Foresight Research

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84c7f956-bf23-41a2-bd9c-26f9214c037b

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service, on behalf of the Cabinet Office, has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Disability Foresight Research" under the industry category of research and development consultancy services (CPV 73200000). The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at GBP 50,000, has been awarded to the NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH. The delivery scope covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 4th November 2024 and the contract period from 20th January 2025 to 20th June 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in research and development consultancy, particularly those focused on social research. The contract's broad regional coverage across the UK offers extensive market visibility and the potential for further research engagements with public sector organisations. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future, as the procurement process specifically highlights their suitability. This project can help businesses grow by expanding their portfolio within the public sector and establishing a reputation for providing specialized research services.

## Notice

Provision of Disability Foresight Research

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/775b8754-1e11-4095-8eba-90732891f5e0 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 20 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 11:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/775b8754-1e11-4095-8eba-90732891f5e0
- 26 Feb 2025 at 10:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/775b8754-1e11-4095-8eba-90732891f5e0
- 19 Feb 2025 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/775b8754-1e11-4095-8eba-90732891f5e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/775b8754-1e11-4095-8eba-90732891f5e0
  26th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9f82d6f-6624-4e41-a9c1-36fccda1a4e8
  Redacted contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98ffae6c-037a-49c2-b198-b0d1d783a21d
  Redacted schedules
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf0fba86-f0ba-4323-9341-846a98ceef97
  Redacted schedules

## Notice URLs

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

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