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title: "One Platform One Login (OPOL) External Quantitative Research"
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# One Platform One Login (OPOL) External Quantitative Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf2c11b1-564c-4e1f-8692-1dd3816ec210

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade led a procurement process titled "One Platform One Login (OPOL) External Quantitative Research," focusing on research consultancy services within the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now complete with the award published on 27th February 2026. The contract runs from 2nd February 2026 to 31st March 2026 with a budget of £49,937 GBP. The procurement method utilised was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, indicating a selective procurement approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), which were deemed suitable for this contract. LSE Consulting, already awarded the contract, exemplifies the type of organisation that can thrive in such government collaborations, given the emphasis on analysis related to digital platforms, secure log-in evaluations, regulatory impacts, and business interactions with government frameworks. The involvement of the Department for Business and Trade as the buyer showcases the potential for future contracts that focus on innovative research and impact assessment, providing a pathway for growth for consultancy firms in these areas.

## Notice

One Platform One Login (OPOL) External Quantitative Research. This research has three main components: - Part 1: Digital Platform and secure Log-in Evaluation - rapid evidence assessment - Part 2: Digital Platforms and secure log-in - Secondary data analysis and/ or case study reports, and - Part 3: Business to Government and Business to Business impact of: regulation, tax, fraud, grants - rapid evidence assessment/baseline

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/094b95df-1779-4e61-8443-7fb89a4d3a6c |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,937 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,937 |
| 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 | LSE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/094b95df-1779-4e61-8443-7fb89a4d3a6c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/094b95df-1779-4e61-8443-7fb89a4d3a6c
  27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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