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    ContractsResearch on Factors Influencing Surplus Allocation and Discretionary Budget Growth
    Awarded contract

    Research on Factors Influencing Surplus Allocation and Discretionary Budget Growth

    Awarded
    £63k
    Published 29 Jun 2026

    Research project investigating the primary factors and decision-making processes that drive how organizations use surpluses and increase discretionary spending.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 29 Jun 2026· 3 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £63k
    Published 29 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £63,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      31 Mar 2026
      6 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • OR
      OMB Research
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    29 Jun 2026Today31 Mar 2026

    Brief

    This research opportunity seeks to identify and analyze the key drivers that influence how organizations use budget surpluses and determine factors that lead to discretionary spending increases. The research should examine decision-making processes, organizational priorities, and financial management practices that affect surplus utilization and budget expansion. Potential suppliers may include research firms, management consultants, and academic institutions with expertise in organizational finance, budget management, and decision-making analysis.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    fef1208f-a4df-41aa-b5bf-a42eb412ee1a-903837

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