# Statutory Sick Pay \(SSP\) Reforms Evaluation & DWP Employer Survey

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Department for Work & Pensions.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Department for Work & Pensions](/buyers/department-for-work-and-pensions/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Ipsos \(market research\) Limited](/suppliers/ipsos-market-research/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £2,010,611
- Tender value: £2,010,611
- Award date: 3 June 2026
- Published: 15 June 2026
- Contract start: 3 June 2026
- Contract end: 26 June 2029
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 311ddc54-36c5-444c-b4c5-f21cb185933c-902194
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dfba3f0-4965-450d-b161-cebad20e863f

## Description

The primary purpose of this research is to provide DWP with evidence on the estimated impacts\* of the Statutory Sick Pay \(SSP\) reforms which are due to come into effect in April 2026\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/311ddc54-36c5-444c-b4c5-f21cb185933c-902194)