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title: "OPSS Exploring Harms and Detriment to the General Public and Consumers Research"
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# OPSS Exploring Harms and Detriment to the General Public and Consumers Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6d0faaf-d3bc-4abc-b933-5f88a4f028f3

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract to YouGov PLC for a research consultancy project titled "OPSS Exploring Harms and Detriment to the General Public and Consumers." This project falls under the industry category of research consultancy services (CPV 73210000) and is set to address issues related to consumer protection. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract, valued at £106,410, began on 8 January 2025 and will conclude on 30 May 2025. The research will encompass cognitive interviews, online surveys, telephone surveys, focus groups, and the preparation of a written insight report with data visualisation, covering locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents diverse opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consumer behaviour analysis to contribute towards consumer safety and empowerment through insightful data. Businesses that focus on market research, data visualisation, and consumer advocacy, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), will find this contract well-suited to their operations. The collaborative effort with a large-scale supplier like YouGov PLC also provides an opportunity for smaller entities to partner with established players in the industry, leveraging collective expertise and expanding their market reach.

## Notice

The Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) has commissioned research to explore harms and detriment to the general public and consumers, in order to protect consumers from harm and empower them to make good choices about products they buy. The research will involve cognitive interviews, online surveys, telephone surveys, focus groups, and a written insight report with data visualisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e416a48-3fd9-4760-9c18-23423c2c2d59 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2025 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,410 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,410 |
| 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 | YOUGOV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e416a48-3fd9-4760-9c18-23423c2c2d59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e416a48-3fd9-4760-9c18-23423c2c2d59
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4753d28f-9a0d-400f-9f03-74f27e6fe827
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