Provision of Research and Analysis for the Covid 19 inquiry

Crown Commercial Service

Published: Mar 12, 2026

Updated: May 19, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD — £6,490,000

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About This Opportunity

United Kingdom contract award (education & training): Provision of Research and Analysis for the Covid 19 inquiry. By Crown Commercial Service. Awarded to.

This is a consulting contract in the education and training sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 6.5 million.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the education and training sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Provision of 'Research and Analysis Expertise
for the Every Story Matters Campaign'. CPV: Research services (73110000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on March 12, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: CCZZ23A17.. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Crown Commercial Service

Crown Commercial Service has issued 204 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 23 currently open and 164 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Education & Training, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 13, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Crown Commercial Service in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD was awarded the contract for £6,490,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference CCZZ23A17. when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.