Research and Insights DPS

Crown Commercial Service

Published: Nov 4, 2025

Updated: Jun 14, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

About This Opportunity

Consulting contract by Crown Commercial Service (United Kingdom): Research and Insights DPS. research & innovation. Submission deadline Feb 2029.

This is a consulting contract in the Research, health and medical services and education and training sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.3 billion. Proposals must be submitted before February 23, 2029.

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 Research 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the authority intends to put in place a DPS Agreement for the provision of Research and Insights services to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including local authorities, health, police, fire and rescue, education and devolved administrations and charities. It is intended that this DPS agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all research and behavioural insights services required by UK Central Government Departments.

Additional information: Please note the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End Date have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues.

Please refer to the contract notice for the correct dates, timelines etc.
The duration of this DPS was 48 months with the option to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months. This is to advise that the optional extension has been utilised and the end date is now 23/02/2029 and the threshold value has been increased to £1.3b. CPV: Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines (22200000). Procedure: Restricted procedure (above threshold). Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on November 4, 2025. Last refreshed 16 days ago. Reference: RM6126. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Crown Commercial Service

Crown Commercial Service has issued 208 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 17 currently open and 167 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 27, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

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

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is Up to £1,300,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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 RM6126 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is February 23, 2029. You have 970 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

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.