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    ContractsExternal Research Providers Framework
    Awarded contract

    External Research Providers Framework

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 25 Aug 2026

    Join an approved supplier list to provide specialized research services in quantitative analysis, qualitative methods, evaluation, or inclusive research approaches.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 25 Aug 2026· 2 days agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 25 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    12 suppliers
    • IC
      ICE CREATES LIMITED
    Lead contractor
  1. PT
    PYE TAIT LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  2. DC
    DiversitiQ CIC
    Consortium partner
  3. IF
    I.F.F RESEARCH LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  4. HC
    HARLOW CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  5. MR
    MEL RESEARCH
    Consortium partner
  6. CC
    CLAREMONT COMMUNICATIONS LTD
    Consortium partner
  7. RF
    ROYAL FREE LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
    Consortium partner
  8. PR
    PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
    Consortium partner
  9. NC
    NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH
    Consortium partner
  10. FN
    THE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE FOUNDATION
    Consortium partner
  11. CR
    Community Research Ltd
    Consortium partner
  12. Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 days ago.

    25 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity invites qualified research providers to join an approved supplier list to deliver specialized research services across four distinct areas of expertise: Lot 1 - Quantitative Research: Statistical analysis, analytical methods, and modelling capabilities. Lot 2 - Qualitative Research: Qualitative methodology expertise and evidence reviews. Lot 3 - Evaluation Services: Policy evaluation and education standards assessment. Lot 4 - Inclusive Research: Specialized expertise in accessible and inclusive approaches, trauma-informed methodologies, and engagement with seldom-heard communities. Suppliers may apply for one or multiple lots depending on their capabilities and experience. Selection to this framework will enable providers to bid for research projects across government and public sector organizations.

    Track record

    3 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL has awarded 3 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. ICE CREATES LIMITED1× · 33%
    2. Inclusive Boards Ltd1× · 33%
    3. KPMG LLP1× · 33%

    Across professional services, the most active winners are REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, KPMG LLP, Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-050660
    NM
    Buyer
    NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
    Sector
    Professional Services