AwardedAwarded 29 September 2026
Industry Portfolio Research Tool (IPRT)
Department for Business & Trade · Central government
In brief
Department for Business & Trade awarded research work to IFF Research Limited on 29 September 2026.
The notice gives a value of £900,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 28 September 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Delivery of the Industry Portfolio Research Tool (IPRT) for the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), comprising business surveys, qualitative research and responsive research commissions to provide evidence on how businesses understand and manage product safety responsibilities, supporting policy development, regulatory delivery and evaluation activities.
The contract was awarded via the Government Commercial Agency RM6126 Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System. It runs for an initial period of four years, from 28 September 2026 to 27 September 2030, with an option to extend by up to six months. Any extension is for time only and does not increase the maximum contract value of £750,000 (excluding VAT).
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| IFF Research Limited | £900,000 | Awarded 29 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · notice bbb9ef34-2509-40b6-a3f2-dcc684b198d7-917353
About the buyer
Department for Business & TradeLast 12 months
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From notice bbb9ef34-2509-40b6-a3f2-dcc684b198d7-917353 on Contracts Finder, first published 12 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 12 October 2026.