---
title: "Market Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d05d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-10-21"
---

# Market Research

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d05d

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## Summary

The Bank of England has successfully completed the procurement process titled "Market Research," which focused on obtaining research services. Situated in London, the buying entity is classified under public authority - central government and executed the procurement via a direct method below the threshold, thus proceeding without competition. The procurement was categorised under services and involved regions such as UKI (London) and UKJ (South East England). The contract was awarded to Smithers Information Limited and commenced on 17th July 2025, with an end date of 31st October 2025, carrying a gross value of GBP 52,200. The contract has been active since the signing date in mid-July 2025, showcasing a timely completion of the procurement cycle.

This procurement of market research services offers a significant business growth opportunity for SMEs operating within the research and consultancy sectors. The selection of Smithers Information Limited, identified as an SME, underscores the contracting authority's openness to smaller enterprises. Companies specialising in research services, particularly those with capabilities in providing comprehensive market analysis, might find such opportunities particularly advantageous to expand their portfolio. The use of a non-competitive procurement process, due to the below-threshold nature, permits SMEs to engage with prominent government organisations, aiding in their reputation and fostering potential future collaborations.

## Notice

Research services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066947-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMITHERS INFORMATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 08:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066947-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066947-2025
  21st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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