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Published 5 Oct 2026, 12:05 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Research into Work Stress, Burnout and Employment Outcomes

Official notice

Authority: Department for Business & Trade (Central government)·Consortium: 18 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 · 869d 23h left
Next notice expected 1 Oct 2021
Market period 8 yrs 1 mostarts 8 Dec 2023

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The Plan to Make Work Pay sets out the Government’s ambition to make work more secure, flexible and family-friendly, including through policies intended to support better work-life balance and improve worker wellbeing. This includes recognising the need to address the pressures created by modern working practices, including blurred boundaries between work and home. In the response to the House of Lords Home-Based Working Select Committee report, the Government recognised the risks associated with blurred boundaries between work and home, while also recognising that employers should retain appropriate autonomy and be able to contact employees where there is a legitimate need to do so. The Government stated that policies supporting work-life balance should be proportionate, workable across different sectors and forms of employment, and support both worker wellbeing and business needs.

The Government also committed to continuing to progress policies aimed at alleviating stress in the workplace and to consider the importance of wellbeing and work-life balance in the modern world of work. To support this agenda, DBT is seeking to strengthen the evidence base on work-related stress, burnout, work intensification and out-of-hours working practices, and to understand the effectiveness and potential impacts of policy interventions in this area. Work-related tress, depression, or anxiety has reached record levels in Great Britain, causing 22.1 million working days to be lost. Evidence on the root causes of stress, including switching off from work, burnout, digital overload and out of hours contact, is limited. This research distinguishes work-related stress and burnout from broader wellbeing issues such as anxiety or depression. Work related stress is defined as self-reported stress, burnout or reduced wellbeing primarily attributable to workplace factors (e.g. workload, management practices, and working patterns) and the aim is to capture this through validated survey scales.

CPV: Research services

How this dynamic market works

From the published notice
Type
Dynamic market
Bids received
8 bids received · 24 suppliers appointed
Market period
8 yrs 1 mo from 8 Dec 2023

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Research services as commissioned through Statement of WorksCancelledRenewal 8 yrs 1 moPublished value£1,300,000,000
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
73110000 Research services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published — the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
  • price
Conditions of participation1
  • 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 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…
What this means for your bid
  • “Research into Work Stress, Burnout and Employment Outcomes” is a dynamic market — the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

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
5 Oct 2026, 12:05 BST
Last source update
5 Oct 2026, 12:05 BST
Authority reference
CR_5542
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-093749
Classification (CPV)
Research services
Delivery area
UKYorkshire & Humber (UKE)West Midlands (UKG3)London (UKI)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-029a8d Find a Tender
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

Official notice
Run through: Cabinet Office Supplier Registration
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
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 published3 days ago
    5 Oct 2026, 12:05 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 24admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 84 from SMEs
Contracts signed 20latest 21 Sept 2026

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

Contracts

  • Evaluation of Strategic Sites Accelerator Programme

    Signed
    21 Sept 2026
    Value
    £1,800,000
    Period
    … — 31 Dec 2025
    Status
    active

  • Security of Work and Dismissal Employee & Employer Surveys Call-Off Contract

    Signed
    7 Sept 2026
    Value
    £1,440,000
    Period
    … — 31 Dec 2025
    Status
    active

  • project_10513

    Signed
    1 Sept 2026
    Value
    £809,665
    Period
    … — 31 Dec 2025
    Status
    active

  • Contract 093749-2026-1

    Signed
    24 Aug 2026
    Value
    £200,160
    Period
    … — 31 Dec 2025
    Status
    active

  • Contract 087342-2026-1

    Signed
    16 Jul 2026
    Value
    £4,000,000
    Period
    … — 31 Dec 2025
    Status
    active

  • Contract 056709-2026-1

    Signed
    12 Jun 2026
    Value
    £155,098
    Period
    … — 31 Dec 2025
    Status
    active

  • PR_5118 Quantitative FTA Call Off

    Signed
    4 Jun 2026
    Value
    £1,200,000
    Period
    … — 31 Dec 2025
    Status
    active

  • Trade Impacts Survey, Research and Evaluation Call Off

    Signed
    26 Mar 2026
    Value
    £1,270,000
    Period
    … — 31 Dec 2025
    Status
    active

  • Contract 018363-2026-1

    Signed
    26 Feb 2026
    Value
    £1,000,000
    Period
    … — 31 Dec 2025
    Status
    active

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

    Signed
    28 Nov 2025
    Value
    £120,730
    Period
    … — 31 Dec 2025
    Status
    active

  • Contract 000668-2026-1

    Signed
    7 Nov 2025
    Value
    £316,981
    Period
    … — 31 Dec 2025
    Status
    active

  • Product Safety Consumer Survey (PSCS)

    Signed
    23 Oct 2025
    Value
    £800,000
    Period
    … — 31 Dec 2025
    Status
    active

  • Contract 038292-2025-1

    Signed
    30 May 2025
    Value
    £147,500
    Period
    … — 31 Dec 2025
    Status
    active

  • Contract 015507-2025-1

    Signed
    14 Apr 2025
    Value
    £175,500
    Period
    … — 31 Dec 2025
    Status
    active

  • Contract 013317-2025-1

    Signed
    16 Jan 2025
    Value
    £92,998
    Period
    … — 31 Dec 2025
    Status
    active

  • Contract 040794-2024-1

    Signed
    26 Nov 2024
    Value
    £73,444
    Period
    … — 31 Dec 2025
    Status
    active

  • Contract 009017-2024-1

    Signed
    29 Feb 2024
    Value
    £146,846
    Period
    … — 31 Dec 2025
    Status
    active

  • Contract 004285-2024-1

    Signed
    31 Jan 2024
    Value
    £1,900,000
    Period
    … — 31 Dec 2025
    Status
    active

  • Contract 006431-2024-1

    Signed
    30 Jan 2024
    Value
    £69,816
    Period
    … — 31 Dec 2025
    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)

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
Research services as commissioned through Statement of Works8bids · 7 electronic · 5 from abroad4—£180,000 — £960,000
Whole notice———£316,981 — £316,981

Notice history

20 events · 51 releases on Find a Tender · since 6 Oct 2025
  1. Buyer details updated
    5 Oct 2026, 11:20 BST
  2. Buyer details updated
    18 Sept 2026, 15:28 BST
  3. Buyer details updated
    15 Sept 2026, 14:10 BST
  4. Buyer details updated
    14 Sept 2026, 13:21 BST
  5. Buyer details updated
    16 Jun 2026, 15:22 BST
  6. Buyer details updated
    16 Jun 2026, 14:52 BST
  7. Buyer details updated
    2 Mar 2026, 11:43 GMT
  8. Buyer details updated
    6 Jan 2026, 13:16 GMT
  9. Buyer details updated
    12 Dec 2025, 16:03 GMT
  10. Published value updated
    13 Nov 2025, 15:50 GMTwas £1,300,000,000
  11. Status changed to complete
    13 Nov 2025, 15:50 GMT
  12. Deadline withdrawn
    13 Nov 2025, 15:50 GMT
  13. Buyer details updated
    13 Nov 2025, 15:50 GMT
  14. Published value published: £1,300,000,000
    4 Nov 2025, 13:41 GMT
  15. Status changed to active
    4 Nov 2025, 13:41 GMT
  16. Procurement method changed
    4 Nov 2025, 13:41 GMT
  17. Deadline published: 23 Feb 2029, 23:59 GMT
    4 Nov 2025, 13:41 GMT
  18. Buyer details updated
    4 Nov 2025, 13:41 GMT
  19. Status changed
    6 Oct 2025, 16:06 BST
  20. Procurement method changed
    6 Oct 2025, 16:06 BST
Published amendments (5 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—ClassificationCPV Codes · II.2.2——
—ClassificationCPV Codes · II.2.2——
—ClassificationCPV Codes · II.2.2——
—DeadlineIV.2.21 Nov 20272 Dec 2027+32 d
—DateV.2.1.11 Dec 202319 Nov 2026+1084 d
—DateV.2.1.131 Jan 202429 Jan 2027+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 (51)
  • 2026-09: 3 releases · 14 Sept 2026 — 18 Sept 2026
  • 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 [email protected]

Consortium members and other public bodies

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • CITBReview body Peterborough

Suppliers admitted to the dynamic market

36 commercial parties on the notice
Show 26 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