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title: "MEND PBIF Evaluation 25/26"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-df6c7ac3-8e14-44ed-a634-c473d360a657"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
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# MEND PBIF Evaluation 25/26

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df6c7ac3-8e14-44ed-a634-c473d360a657

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has concluded the procurement process titled "MEND PBIF Evaluation 25/26" in the industry category of Business services, which includes law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract, valued at £350,000, was awarded to Ipsos (Market Research) Ltd for a service provision under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract began on 19 March 2026 and will run until 31 March 2030, with the main activities expected to take place in London, where the buyer is based. The award was officially recorded on 7 May 2026, marking the completion of the award stage.

This contract presents ample business growth opportunities for firms specialising in business services, particularly those with capabilities in evaluation and consulting. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to engage with such tenders, considering the suitability requirements set by DCMS. The evaluation of the MEND/PBIF entails comprehensive service provision, making it ideal for businesses that can offer end-to-end solutions in consultancy and market analysis within the public sector. Strategic involvement in these types of government contracts can significantly bolster a firm's portfolio and enhance its visibility and credibility within the industry.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a fully managed end to end service for the provision of services for the Evaluation of MEND/PBIF.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a204be-06e4-44c0-a618-02ffb042b14b |
| 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 | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a204be-06e4-44c0-a618-02ffb042b14b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a204be-06e4-44c0-a618-02ffb042b14b
  7th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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