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title: "Programme Design Research and Market Validation Consultancy Services"
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# Programme Design Research and Market Validation Consultancy Services

Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d8ed

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## Summary

The public procurement process involved in this instance is led by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, United Kingdom, focusing on delivering "Programme Design Research and Market Validation Consultancy Services." The procurement falls under the category of services and was managed through a below-threshold procurement method. The contract was awarded to PLEXAL (CITY) LIMITED, emphasising research consultancy services. The contract commenced on 10th July 2026, with the process reaching completion status by 31st July 2026.

This tender creates substantial avenues for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the field of research consultancy services. Businesses looking to leverage stakeholder insights and market research would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Companies with experience in market validation and programme design are well-positioned to compete, thereby gaining a foothold in new market sectors and expanding their business offerings. This contract exemplifies valuable collaboration between public entities and innovative SMEs to foster market-responsive solutions.

## Notice

Programme design research using stakeholder insights and existing knowledge across Plexal and NPL to evaluate appropriate programme options against intended objective. Learnings will inform which repeatable proposition meets market demand and what it would need to look like.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072751-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLEXAL (CITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 13:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072751-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072751-2026
  31st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.plexal.com/

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