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title: "PS26170: The Provision of Research on Cyber Incidents affecting Connective Products"
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# PS26170: The Provision of Research on Cyber Incidents affecting Connective Products

Buyer: Department for Science, Innovation & Technology  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f41e8d16-6e7e-4981-99a9-0fd8b6b72d16

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) procured research consultancy services on cyber incidents affecting connective products. The work is intended to research incidents involving products that connect to networks or other devices, supporting DSIT’s understanding of the cyber risks associated with them. Delivery covers the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. This is a services requirement rather than a supply or construction contract. The procurement sits within research and insights work, so relevant businesses are likely to provide market research, cyber-security research, incident analysis or related consultancy services with the ability to investigate and report on cyber incidents affecting connected products.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a further competition under the Government Commercial Agency RM6126 Research and Insights Dynamic Purchasing System. It used a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender deadline was 20 July 2026 at 11:00. The estimated tender value was £200,000. DSIT awarded the contract to IPSOS (Market Research) Limited for £189,310 on 24 August 2026. The contract runs from 24 August 2026 to 15 February 2027. The requirement was evaluated through the further competition route, with the selected supplier providing the research consultancy service. The procurement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This award shows demand from DSIT for specialist research into cyber incidents affecting connective products, with an international evidence base rather than a purely local study. Businesses best placed for a future requirement would combine robust market-research capability with practical knowledge of cyber security, connected products and incident investigation. Credible suppliers would need to gather and assess evidence across the United Kingdom and overseas territories, Europe and wider international markets, then turn findings into clear analysis for a government department. Experience delivering structured research consultancy, understanding emerging cyber risks and working through a dynamic purchasing system or similar public-sector route would strengthen competitiveness. The opportunity is suitable in principle for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises as well as larger research firms.

## Notice

****This is an Award Notice, Not a Call for Competition**** This requirement was sourced against a Further Competition on Government Commercial Agency RM6126 Research and Insights DPS to provide The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Research on Cyber Incidents affecting Connective Products.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72554edb-dd1a-4ada-814b-db8e0e2e534d |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2026 - 15 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £189,310 |
| 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 Science, Innovation & Technology |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Postcode area | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Ipsos MORI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2026 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72554edb-dd1a-4ada-814b-db8e0e2e534d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72554edb-dd1a-4ada-814b-db8e0e2e534d
  1st September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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