Consumer Council for Northern Ireland · Awarded contract
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ID 6207077 - DFE - The Consumer Council - Market Research

Awarded 24 Sep 2026

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Awarded from this tender, closed 27 July 2026Market Research Supplier for The Consumer Council – Consumer Insight and Best Practice Research
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Awarded24 Sep 2026
Value£2,400,000.00
SupplierCOGNISENSE LTD
AgencyConsumer Council for Northern Ireland
RegionNorthern Ireland
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Expires in 11mo1y term, 11% elapsed
Awarded 24 Sept 2026Expires 24 Sept 2027

About

The Consumer Council is seeking to appoint a market research Supplier who can deliver insight on behalf of the Consumer Council that fully aligns to the organisation’s statutory powers and objectives regarding understanding consumers and undertaking best practice research.

The contract period will be for an initial period of one year with two options to extend for any period, up to and including, twelve months each, starting from the award of the contract.

Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract.

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