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

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a39d3641-317c-4a9a-9398-c67f349b1631

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## Summary

The recent procurement process led by the Crown Commercial Service focused on the "Provision of Disability Research" as part of the RM6126 DPS Research and Insights framework. This initiative falls under the industry category of research services, specifically targeting market research services. The contract, which has a value of £1 million, is planned to run from 23rd April 2025 to 22nd April 2028. Based in the United Kingdom, the procurement employed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key stages of the process, including the award phase, were completed by 16th April 2025, with the contract awarded to the National Centre for Social Research.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in disability research and insights within the United Kingdom. Suitable candidates include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that excel in delivering specialised research services. By engaging in this project, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish a solid relationship with government bodies, potentially securing future contracts within the public sector research services domain.

## Notice

RM6126 DPS Research and Insights requirement. Needs to have a review of Disability Research. Over 3 years and PS1million budget.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ef9c4f-c8bf-40b7-b236-db2a2cad19ac |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2025 - 23 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ef9c4f-c8bf-40b7-b236-db2a2cad19ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ef9c4f-c8bf-40b7-b236-db2a2cad19ac
  30th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/782d6fc0-0ecd-45dc-8d56-9d2ee7f577d0

## Notice URLs

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

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