---
title: "ID 6207077 - DFE - The Consumer Council - Market Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bd34"
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buyer: "CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR NORTHERN IRELAND"
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# ID 6207077 - DFE - The Consumer Council - Market Research

Buyer: CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bd34

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## Summary

The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland is seeking a supplier for a market research project titled "ID 6207077 - DFE - The Consumer Council - Market Research". This procurement, under the tender stage, involves market and economic research services with a focus on delivering insights aligned with the Council’s statutory objectives. Located in Belfast, UK, the contract offers a value up to £2,400,000 and follows an open procedure. Important dates include a submission deadline of 27th July 2026 and an anticipated contract start on 17th August 2026. The initial contract term is one year, with options to extend by up to two additional years.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specializing in market research, economic polling, and consultancy services. Companies with strong expertise in research design and execution are well-suited to compete, especially those capable of delivering high-quality insights and innovative methodologies. With a focus on qualitative and cost-effective solutions, this contract allows businesses to establish long-term relationships within Northern Ireland’s public sector, fostering growth and enhancing market presence. The process encourages electronic submissions, emphasizing efficient and modern procurement practices.

## Notice

The Consumer Council is seeking to appoint a market research Supplier who can deliver insight on behalf of the Consumer Council that fully aligns to the organisation's statutory powers and objectives regarding understanding consumers and undertaking best practice research. The contract period will be for an initial period of one year with two options to extend for any period, up to and including, twelve months each, starting from the award of the contract. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial contract period of one year with two options to extend for any period up to, and including, twelve months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059900-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICE DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8EN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 13:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059900-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059900-2026
  25th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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