---
title: "RHUL-26050 Procurement of Political Research in the Netherlands and the USA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061178"
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published: "2026-01-29"
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# RHUL-26050 Procurement of Political Research in the Netherlands and the USA

Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061178

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College involved the award of a contract titled "RHUL-26050 Procurement of Political Research in the Netherlands and the USA." This contract falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The college, a sub-central government public authority located in Egham, UK, used a limited procurement method, which typically involves below threshold limited competition. The award was finalised on the 29th of January 2026, following a contract period from 7th January 2026 to 6th March 2026. The tender was at the award stage and was completed with an active status.

This contract presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in political research and online survey services, particularly those with experience in international projects. The awarded supplier, Mantel Netherlands B.V T/A Verian, highlights a preference for large-scale suppliers, suggesting that businesses of a similar scale with expertise in delivering complex research services across multiple locations could find similar opportunities advantageous. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their reach into government contracts, thereby enhancing their market presence and financial growth.

## Notice

Awarded to Mantel Netherlands BV (Verian), following requests for quotations for providing online surveys on political views in the Netherlands and the USA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007811-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2026 - 6 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,894 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE |
| Locality | EGHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW20 0EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | Englefield Green East |
| Westminster constituency | Windsor |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANTEL NETHERLANDS B.V T/A VERIAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 08:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007811-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007811-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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