---
title: "Polling for MaPS media activity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067ff9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE"
published: "2026-04-10"
---

# Polling for MaPS media activity

Buyer: MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067ff9

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Polling for MaPS media activity," was managed by the Money and Pensions Service, a public body governed by public law and located in Bedford, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of Research Services and was completed through a limited procurement method, bypassing the call for competition due to its specific legal exceptions. The process was at the award stage as of 10 April 2026. The contract was awarded to YouGov PLC, and the service is to be delivered in the Bedford region, UKH24. The contract was valued at £16,666.67 and signed on 9 April 2026, marking the transition from the tender stage to contract execution.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in research services, especially those with expertise in conducting demographic polls. It specifically targeted a series of polls over two months, which indicates potential for firms that specialise in analytical and opinion polling services. This contract was awarded without prior publication, highlighting the need for readiness and agility among suitable contenders in aligning with such procurement opportunities. Companies adept in fulfilling under-threshold contracts within the UK, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises like YouGov PLC, could exploit similar opportunities to expand their market reach and demonstrate capability in delivering strategic insights through polling activities.

## Notice

A research agency will undertake a series of polls for 2 months of 2000 adults using standard demographics.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A research agency will undertake a series of polls for 2 months of 2000 adults using standard demographics. Additional information: Price per quality point

### Procurement Information

Route 3 undrethreshold

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032818-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,666 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | TLH24 Bedford |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YOUGOV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032818-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://maps.org.uk/en

## Provenance

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