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Published 18 Sept 2026, 15:28 BST

Official UK procurement notice

CR_5363 Trade Impacts Survey, Research and Evaluation Call Off

Authority: Department for Business & Trade (Central government)·Consortium: 17 public authorities

Dynamic marketServicesRestricted procedureSME suitable
Sectors: Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: UKYorkshire & Humber (UKE)West Midlands (UKG3)+1 more
Framework ceiling (notional) £1,300,000,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 4 value updates
Submission deadline 23 Feb 202923:59 GMT · 888d 19h left
Next notice expected 1 Oct 2021
Market period 8 yrs 1 moextension options published · starts 8 Dec 2023

What is being bought

Published requirement description

This is an awarded contract and is being published for transparency purposes.

DBT require a call-off contract for FTA (Free Trade Agreement) research projects.

CPV: Economic research services · Research services

How this dynamic market works

From the published notice
Type
Dynamic market
Bids received
8 bids received · 26 suppliers appointed
Market period
8 yrs 1 mo from 8 Dec 2023

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1This will focus on assessing the impacts of our newly negotiated FTAs programme, through both annual business surveys and additional research projects (e.g. follow-up...CancelledRenewal 8 yrs 1 moPublished value£1,300,000,000
This will focus on assessing the impacts of our newly negotiated FTAs programme, through both annual business surveys and additional research projects (e.g. follow-up qualitative research).
Contract period: 8 Dec 2023 — 31 Dec 2025 (8 yrs 1 mo)Delivery: UK, Yorkshire & Humber, West Midlands, London · United Kingdom - London
Extensions
There are two 1-year optional extension options included in the contract. · CCS may extend the period of validity of the DPS for further two yearly periods at the end of the initial four year period and then at the end of each period of validity, as previously extended.
Variant bids
not allowed
79311400 Economic research services

What it takes to win

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published — the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 2000Price: 770Social value: 180
Published sub-criteria (77)
  • Quality — 70
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  • Technical Evaluation — 55
  • Technical — 65
  • Project methodology — 25
  • Project delivery and implementation — 20
  • Options appraisal and analysis — 25
  • Methodology — 25
  • Data Management — 20
  • Resources — 15
  • Project Management — 10
  • Added Value — 5
  • Staff Allocation — 15
  • Technical — 60
  • Technical — 60
  • Technical — 65
  • Quality — 70
  • Technical — 70
  • Technical — 70
  • Technical — 70
  • Quality — 70
  • Quality — 70
  • Quality — 70
  • Technical — 60
  • Criterion 1 — 65
  • Criterion 1 — 80
  • Technical — 65
  • price — 30
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  • Price Evaluation — 35
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  • Pricing — 10
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  • Cost — 35
  • Criterion 1 — 20
  • price — 25
  • Price — 20
  • Social Value Evaluation — 10
  • Social Value — 10
  • Social Value — 10
  • Social Value — 10
  • Social Value — 10
  • Social Value — 10
  • Social — 10
  • Social — 10
  • Social Value — 10
  • Social Value — 10
  • Technical and social value — 80
Published award criteria (87)
  • Quality — 70
  • price — 30
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  • Quality — 70%
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  • price — 25
  • Quality — 70
  • price — 30
  • Quality — 70
  • price — 30
  • Technical Evaluation — 55
  • Social Value Evaluation — 10
  • Price Evaluation — 35
  • Technical — 65
  • Social Value — 10
  • price — 25
  • Project methodology — 25
  • Project delivery and implementation — 20
  • Options appraisal and analysis — 25
  • Social Value — 10
  • price — 20
  • Methodology — 25
  • Data Management — 20
  • Resources — 15
  • Project Management — 10
  • Added Value — 5
  • Staff Allocation — 15
  • Pricing — 10
  • Social Value — 10
  • Technical — 60
  • price — 10
  • Social Value — 10
  • Technical — 60
  • price — 10
  • Technical — 65
  • Social Value — 10
  • price — 25
  • Quality — 70
  • price — 30
  • Social — 10
  • Technical — 70
  • price — 20
  • Technical — 70
  • Social — 10
  • price — 20
  • Technical — 70
  • Social Value — 10
Conditions of participation3
  • Suitability
    Suppliers will be assessed on their response to the selection criteria in their request to participate for a place on the RM6126 – Research & Insights DPS agreement. The procurement bid pack and registration details can be accessed via the following URL more…address https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps and clicking on Research & Insights Please read the DPS Needs document first for a full overview of the procurement process and read the instructions carefully. To register for the RM6126 – Research & Insights DPS agreement please select the ‘Access as a Supplier’ link which can be located at the URL address above. An example of how to register for the DPS platform can be found at the following youtube generic guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gMaIEIqEyY&authuser=0 Please note that to register you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. The procurement will be managed electronically via CCS. The value provided in Section II.1.5) is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this DPS Agreement. This procurement offering does not guarantee any minimum spend and there will be no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee under this DPS. As part of this contract notice the bid pack and the following documents can be accessed at the link provided below: 1) Contract notice authorised customer list; 2) Rights res…
  • Suitability
    Suppliers will be assessed on their response to the selection criteria in their request to participate for a place on the RM6126 – Research & Insights DPS agreement. The procurement bid pack and registration details can be accessed via the following URL more…address https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps and clicking on Research & Insights Please read the DPS Needs document first for a full overview of the procurement process and read the instructions carefully. To register for the RM6126 – Research & Insights DPS agreement please select the ‘Access as a Supplier’ link which can be located at the URL address above. An example of how to register for the DPS platform can be found at the following youtube generic guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gMaIEIqEyY&authuser=0 Please note that to register you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. The procurement will be managed electronically via CCS. The value provided in Section II.1.5) is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this DPS Agreement. This procurement offering does not guarantee any minimum spend and there will be no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee under this DPS. As part of this contract notice the bid pack and the following documents can be accessed at the link provided below: 1) Contract notice authorised customer list; 2) Rights res…
  • Suitability
    Suppliers will be assessed on their response to the selection criteria in their request to participate for a place on the RM6126 – Research & Insights DPS agreement. The procurement bid pack and registration details can be accessed via the following URL more…address https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps and clicking on Research & Insights Please read the DPS Needs document first for a full overview of the procurement process and read the instructions carefully. To register for the RM6126 – Research & Insights DPS agreement please select the ‘Access as a Supplier’ link which can be located at the URL address above. An example of how to register for the DPS platform can be found at the following youtube generic guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gMaIEIqEyY&authuser=0 Please note that to register you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. The procurement will be managed electronically via CCS. The value provided in Section II.1.5) is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this DPS Agreement. This procurement offering does not guarantee any minimum spend and there will be no form of exclusivity or volume guarantee under this DPS. As part of this contract notice the bid pack and the following documents can be accessed at the link provided below: 1) Contract notice authorised customer list; 2) Rights res…

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Dynamic market
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
18 Sept 2026, 15:28 BST
Last source update
18 Sept 2026, 15:28 BST
Classification (CPV)
Economic research servicesResearch services
Delivery area
UKYorkshire & Humber (UKE)West Midlands (UKG3)London (UKI)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-029a8d
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: The value provided in Section II.1.5) is only an estimate. The Authority cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this DPS Agreement. The Authority expressly reserves the right: (i) not to award any DPS Agreement as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the customer be liable for any costs incurred by the suppliers. (iii) to make changes to the management charge applicable to this DPS in relation to both the percentage charged and the methodology used. We consider that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") may apply at the call for competition. It is the supplier’s responsibility to take your own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply in the particular circumstances of the contract and to act accordingly. On 2.4.2014 Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this requirement. The link below to Gov.uk provides information on the GSC at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications. Cyber essentials is a mandatory requirement for central government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the cyber essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders must be able to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by cyber essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement. Customers may enter into a contract with a supplier for a period of their determining which may exceed the RM6126 Research & Insights DPS, should this agreement be terminated at any time. The flexibility of the contracting period allows customers (Buyers) to determine appropriate contracting timelines required to enable the supplier to meet customer needs.

How it was run

Run throughCabinet Office Supplier RegistrationSupplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Portal record ↗
Access & registration note: Free
Admission period ends
23 Feb 2029, 23:59 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps ↗

Timeline

4 published dates · Europe/London
  1. Next notice expected
    1 Oct 2021, 00:00 BST
  2. Contract starts
    8 Dec 2023, 00:00 GMT
  3. Notice published1 day ago
    18 Sept 2026, 15:28 BST
  4. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    23 Feb 2029, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 26admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 84 from SMEs
Contracts signed 20latest 1 Sept 2026

40 suppliers are admitted to this dynamic market without individual award values or dates — see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • project_10513

    Signed
    1 Sept 2026
    Value
    £809,665
    Status
    active

  • Contract 087342-2026-1

    Signed
    16 Jul 2026
    Value
    £4,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Contract 056709-2026-1

    Signed
    12 Jun 2026
    Value
    £155,098
    Status
    active

  • PR_5118 Quantitative FTA Call Off

    Signed
    4 Jun 2026
    Value
    £1,200,000
    Status
    active

  • Trade Impacts Survey, Research and Evaluation Call Off

    Signed
    26 Mar 2026
    Value
    £1,270,000
    Status
    active

  • Contract 018363-2026-1

    Signed
    26 Feb 2026
    Value
    £1,000,000
    Status
    active

  • Make Work Pay (MWP) Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Scoping Study

    Signed
    28 Nov 2025
    Value
    £120,730
    Status
    active

  • Contract 000668-2026-1

    Signed
    7 Nov 2025
    Value
    £316,981
    Status
    active

  • Product Safety Consumer Survey (PSCS)

    Signed
    23 Oct 2025
    Value
    £800,000
    Status
    active

  • Contract 038292-2025-1

    Signed
    30 May 2025
    Value
    £147,500
    Status
    active

  • Contract 015507-2025-1

    Signed
    14 Apr 2025
    Value
    £175,500
    Status
    active

  • Contract 013317-2025-1

    Signed
    16 Jan 2025
    Value
    £92,998
    Status
    active

  • Contract 040794-2024-1

    Signed
    26 Nov 2024
    Value
    £73,444
    Status
    active

  • Contract 009017-2024-1

    Signed
    29 Feb 2024
    Value
    £146,846
    Status
    active

  • Contract 004285-2024-1

    Signed
    31 Jan 2024
    Value
    £1,900,000
    Status
    active

  • Contract 006431-2024-1

    Signed
    30 Jan 2024
    Value
    £69,816
    Status
    active

  • Contract 020772-2025-C229345-1

    Signed
    7 Dec 2023
    Value
    £430,000
    Period
    8 Dec 2023 — 30 Sept 2025
    Status
    active
    • Change Contract Extension of Six Months — Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee: Reg.72(1)(c): Unforeseeable circumstances (diligent CA could not foresee) £≤50% (Modification notice required)

  • Contract 036420-2023-1

    Signed
    7 Dec 2023
    Value
    £360,000
    Status
    active

  • Contract 062614-2025-C229345-1

    Signed
    7 Dec 2023
    Value
    £430,000
    Period
    8 Dec 2023 — 31 Dec 2025
    Status
    active
    • Change Temporary extension on 1+1+1 month basis. — Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee: Reg.72(1)(c): Unforeseeable circumstances (diligent CA could not foresee) £≤50% (Modification notice required)

  • Contract 037059-2023-1

    Signed
    6 Dec 2023
    Value
    £1,200,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
This will focus on assessing the impacts of our newly negotiated FTAs programme, through both annual business surveys and additional research projects (e.g. follow-up...8bids · 7 electronic · 5 from abroad4—£180,000 — £960,000
Whole notice———£316,981 — £316,981

Notice history

20 events · 48 releases on Find a Tender · since 6 Oct 2025
  1. Buyer details updated
    18 Sept 2026, 15:28 BST
  2. Buyer details updated
    15 Sept 2026, 14:10 BST
  3. Buyer details updated
    14 Sept 2026, 13:21 BST
  4. Buyer details updated
    16 Jun 2026, 15:22 BST
  5. Buyer details updated
    16 Jun 2026, 14:52 BST
  6. Buyer details updated
    2 Mar 2026, 11:43 GMT
  7. Buyer details updated
    6 Jan 2026, 13:16 GMT
  8. Buyer details updated
    12 Dec 2025, 16:03 GMT
  9. Published value updated
    13 Nov 2025, 15:50 GMTwas £1,300,000,000
  10. Status changed to complete
    13 Nov 2025, 15:50 GMT
  11. Deadline withdrawn
    13 Nov 2025, 15:50 GMT
  12. Buyer details updated
    13 Nov 2025, 15:50 GMT
  13. Published value published: £1,300,000,000
    4 Nov 2025, 13:41 GMT
  14. Status changed to active
    4 Nov 2025, 13:41 GMT
  15. Procurement method changed
    4 Nov 2025, 13:41 GMT
  16. Deadline published: 23 Feb 2029, 23:59 GMT
    4 Nov 2025, 13:41 GMT
  17. Buyer details updated
    4 Nov 2025, 13:41 GMT
  18. Status changed
    6 Oct 2025, 16:06 BST
  19. Procurement method changed
    6 Oct 2025, 16:06 BST
  20. Buyer details updated
    6 Oct 2025, 16:06 BST
Published amendments (5 · 2 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
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—DeadlineIV.2.21 Nov 20272 Dec 2027+32 d
—DeadlineIV.2.21 Nov 20272 Dec 2027+32 d
—DateV.2.1.11 Dec 202319 Nov 2026+1084 d
—DateV.2.1.11 Dec 202319 Nov 2026+1084 d
—DateV.2.1.131 Jan 202429 Jan 2027+1094 d
—DateV.2.1.131 Jan 202429 Jan 2027+1094 d
—DateV.2.1.16 Dec 20234 Dec 2026+1094 d
—DateV.2.1.16 Dec 20234 Dec 2026+1094 d

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines 72310000 - Data-processing services 92400000 - News-agency services

4 amendments published without a description.

Routine re-releases (48)
  • 2026-06: 2 releases · 16 Jun 2026 — 16 Jun 2026
  • 2026-03: 1 release · 2 Mar 2026
  • 2026-01: 1 release · 6 Jan 2026
  • 2025-12: 1 release · 12 Dec 2025
  • 2025-11: 2 releases · 4 Nov 2025 — 13 Nov 2025
  • 2025-10: 4 releases · 6 Oct 2025 — 17 Oct 2025
  • 2025-07: 1 release · 8 Jul 2025
  • 2025-05: 1 release · 13 May 2025
  • 2025-04: 3 releases · 7 Apr 2025 — 30 Apr 2025
  • 2024-12: 1 release · 18 Dec 2024
  • 2024-03: 1 release · 20 Mar 2024
  • 2024-02: 2 releases · 8 Feb 2024 — 28 Feb 2024
  • 2023-12: 4 releases · 11 Dec 2023 — 18 Dec 2023
  • 2023-11: 3 releases · 6 Nov 2023 — 23 Nov 2023
  • 2023-10: 2 releases · 12 Oct 2023 — 17 Oct 2023
  • 2023-09: 3 releases · 20 Sept 2023 — 29 Sept 2023
  • 2023-06: 1 release · 23 Jun 2023
  • 2023-05: 1 release · 16 May 2023
  • 2023-04: 1 release · 5 Apr 2023
  • 2023-03: 6 releases · 6 Mar 2023 — 27 Mar 2023
  • 2023-02: 2 releases · 17 Feb 2023 — 22 Feb 2023
  • 2021-11: 1 release · 2 Nov 2021
  • 2021-03: 1 release · 10 Mar 2021

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

13 public bodies on the notice

Department for Business & Trade

Contracting authorityCentral Government Old Admiralty Building, London, UK, SW1A 2DY
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Consortium members and other public bodies

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • CITBReview body Peterborough

Suppliers admitted to the dynamic market

33 commercial parties on the notice
Show 23 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications (4)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria
  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria