Research Marketplace opens for business

The Research Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) agreement has gone live, meaning public bodies can now access a range of research expertise.

The DPS allows public sector organisations like government departments, NHS Trusts and local authorities access to experts in market, social and economic research and will be used to inform and develop government policies.

With an anticipated maximum lifetime of four years, the Research Marketplace agreement is estimated to be worth £170 million.

Tracy Clark, Crown Commercial Service’s head of Procurement for Marketing, Communications and Research, said: “The Research Marketplace is an exciting new agreement which will enable the public sector to access wide-ranging research expertise that supports the delivery of efficient, effective public services. The Dynamic Purchasing System approach also provides greater access to public sector opportunities for SMEs and specialist providers.”