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title: "DCMS Analytical Research"
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published: "2026-01-14"
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# DCMS Analytical Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1cdd9cd-b9cd-401c-a862-88a88d7f5e52

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in London has recently completed the procurement process titled "DCMS Analytical Research," relating to the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services. The process was awarded as of 14th January 2026, with Ipsos (Market research) Ltd selected as the supplier under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 13th November 2025 to 30th October 2027, and the total contract value is £2,000,000. Key locations involved in this procurement include the department's headquarters at 100 Parliament Street, London, SW1A 2BQ.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and analytics services, particularly those with expertise in supporting governmental departments. The contract, with its substantial budget and two-year duration, provides ample scope for business growth and operational expansion. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly suitable, as the procurement process highlights their inclusion. Companies with established capabilities or aspirations in delivering consultancy services to public sector entities will find competitive ground in such opportunities.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide research and analytics services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee50fe1-c3f8-45fb-8da3-c912285fcf61 |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 17:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee50fe1-c3f8-45fb-8da3-c912285fcf61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee50fe1-c3f8-45fb-8da3-c912285fcf61
  14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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