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title: "Provision of Research Event for March 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064b73"
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# Provision of Research Event for March 2026

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064b73

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by the Office for National Statistics, a central government authority based in Newport, UK. The tender, titled "Provision of Research Event for March 2026," focused on market research services within the services category. The procurement stage involved the award and contract phases, with the tender awarded on 9th February 2026. The contract covered the period from 10th February to 8th May 2026, with a gross value of GBP 35,818.80. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition, allowing for swift contract establishment with the supplier HOPKINS VAN MIL: CREATING CONNECTIONS LTD.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in market research services, particularly those specialising in gathering insights from young populations. Small and medium enterprises, like HOPKINS VAN MIL, are well-suited to tackle such contracts, benefiting from government partnerships that bolster credibility and industry standing. The streamlined procurement process favours agile and competitive firms capable of delivering high-quality services within tight timeframes.

## Notice

Research to explore the views of young people regarding participation in government research and data collection.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043839-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 9 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,849 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOPKINS VAN MIL: CREATING CONNECTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 11:37 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043839-2026
- 9 Feb 2026 at 15:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011488-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043839-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011488-2026
  9th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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