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    ContractsPIPELINE: Mid to Long-Term Research Agency Services
    Awarded contract

    PIPELINE: Mid to Long-Term Research Agency Services

    Awarded
    £204.3k
    Published 9 Sept 2026

    IBCA seeks a qualified research agency to provide sustained mid to long-term research services and strategic insights.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 9 Sept 2026· 1 month agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £204.3k
    Published 9 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £204,277
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      1 Jul 2026
      4 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • IM
      IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 month ago.

    9 Sept 2026Today1 Jul 2026

    Brief

    This opportunity involves the provision of mid to long-term research agency services through IBCA (International Business Consultants Association). The research agency will support organizations requiring sustained research capabilities and expertise over an extended timeframe. Suppliers should have demonstrated experience in conducting comprehensive research projects, managing complex analytical assignments, and delivering actionable insights across multiple industry sectors. The engagement will likely require flexibility in scaling research resources, maintaining quality standards across various research methodologies, and providing regular reporting and strategic recommendations over the contract period.

    Track record

    7 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, Government Commercial Agency has awarded 7 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED5× · 71%
    2. ONE SUPPLY PLANET LTD1× · 14%
    3. NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH1× · 14%

    Across research innovation, the most active winners are WSP UK LIMITED, IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED, IFF RESEARCH LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    40a85d36-ffce-405a-9041-df194369cfe7-913486

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    Sector
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