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Top 25 Research consulting firms based in the United Kingdom

Name: Research consulting firms based in the United Kingdom
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 5, 2026 1,527 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 1,527 company matches for research consulting firms associated with the United Kingdom as of September 2026 and tracks 17,084 professional contacts across them, including 5,219 with verified work emails and 1,305 with mobile numbers. London is the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for research consulting firms associated with the United Kingdom, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed September 5, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list RevenueBase SmartSearch · Exact Recorded Sep 5, 2026 How this list was built

1,527Companies

17,084Contacts tracked

5,219Verified emails

1,305Mobile numbers

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The 25 largest research consulting firms based in the United Kingdom

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 1,527 company matches for research consulting firms based in the United Kingdom, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Sep 5, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
#	Company	RevenueBase SmartSearch	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Mintel	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,475 contacts →
	Exact match “At Mintel, we empower businesses to navigate the future with confidence.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	The Smart Cube	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	501-1,000	702 contacts →
	Exact match “We provide high performing intelligence that answers critical business questions for leading companies around the world.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	Infiniti Research LTD	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	501-1,000	651 contacts →
	Exact match “Infiniti Research is a leading provider of market intelligence and customer intelligence solutions with 20+ years’ experience spanning across 20+ industries.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	Oxford Economics	Exact match	Oxford, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	501-1,000	611 contacts →
	Exact match “At Oxford Economics, we equip our clients with the data and understanding they need to navigate an uncertain, fast-changing and challenging global economic and business…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5	Frontier Economics	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	201-500	477 contacts →
	Exact match “We help companies with their biggest challenges – market strategies, regulatory reviews, competition inquiries.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
6	Savanta	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	501-1,000	464 contacts →
	Exact match “Savanta is a fast-growing data, market research and advisory company.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	Analysys Mason	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	201-500	459 contacts →
	Exact match “Analysys Mason is the leading specialist consultancy, creating lasting value in technology-intensive industries, including telecoms, digital infrastructure, software, IT services…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	IFF Research	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	51-200	420 contacts →
	Exact match “Established in 1965, IFF is a social and market research agency who helps people make better informed decisions.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	CT Group	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	51-200	233 contacts →
	Exact match “CT Group is a global consultancy that uniquely combines research, intelligence, campaigns and advisory services, to deliver the results our clients need.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	B2B International	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	51-200	178 contacts →
	Exact match “The world’s most experienced B2B market research company.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
11	MTM	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	51-200	159 contacts →
	Exact match “MTM is the trusted insight and strategy partner tackling the biggest challenges for the world's biggest brands.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
12	Strat7 Incite	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	51-200	150 contacts →
	Exact match “STRAT7 Incite is a strategic research and planning consultancy.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	Verdantix	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	51-200	125 contacts →
	Exact match “Verdantix is an independent research and advisory firm that serves a global client base consisting of the world’s most innovative corporations, technology and services vendors…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	Rocsearch	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	51-200	125 contacts →
	Exact match “RocSearch is an industry leader in customised business intelligence solutions.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	Strat7 Researchbods	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	51-200	106 contacts →
	Exact match “Researchbods delivers insight that drives action for ambitious brands.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
16	BVA Bdrc	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	51-200	105 contacts →
	Exact match “BVA BDRC is now part of Ipsos, and using the Ipsos brand name, following acquisition in June 2025.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	Opinium Insights With Impact	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	51-200	104 contacts →
	Exact match “Opinium is a multi-award-winning strategic insight agency, twice recognised Market Research Society (MRS)'Agency of the Year' in the past five years.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	Foresight Factory	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	51-200	82 contacts →
	Exact match “We transform business through strategic consulting.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	2cv	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	51-200	76 contacts →
	Exact match “Not just insight.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	SCR Smart Connect Research	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	51-200	72 contacts →
	Exact match “We get responses from people who ignore everyone else.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	QA Research	Exact match	York, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	11-50	72 contacts →
	Exact match “Qa Research has merged with Blue Marble Research and Pye Tait Consulting to create Navigator Insight.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	Censuswide	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	51-200	71 contacts →
	Exact match “Censuswide is a consultancy that specialises in quantitative and qualitative market research for PR, marketing and insight purposes.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	MASMI	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	201-500	69 contacts →
	Exact match “MASMI is a full-service international market research company with broad industry expertise specialising in delivering research insights and decision support, based on state of…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
24	Perspective Research Services	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	11-50	68 contacts →
	Exact match “Perspective is now part of Ipsos, and using the Ipsos brand name, following acquisition in June 2025.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
25	Cambridge Healthcare Research	Exact match	Cambridge, United KingdomHQ recorded Sep 5, 2026	51-200	65 contacts →
	Exact match “We're Cambridge Healthcare Research, the trusted partner for every healthcare decision maker.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 5, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase

RevenueBase SmartSearch

Describe a niche business in your own words. RevenueBase SmartSearch compares the meaning of your description with company business descriptions compiled in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit.

This list uses Exact for “research consulting firms”. Each Exact match badge shows membership in that saved search; it is not an individual similarity score or a service-quality rating. Recorded descriptions are shown where available.

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Research consulting firms based in the United Kingdom at a glance

As of Sep 5, 2026

30.5%Verified-email coverage

7.6%Mobile-number coverage

11.2Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

39.9%Largest-city concentration · London

Sep 5, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

1,154

11-50

256

51-200

201-500

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

10001+

Freshness & accuracy

How recently the business emails on this list were verified

Email last verified

4,8750–30

30431–60

061–90

390–180

37180+

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Company records associated with the United Kingdom whose business descriptions match “research consulting firms” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch: Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview: The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Where headquarters information is recorded, preview rows are also filtered to this page’s location. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality: RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 5,219 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 5, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context: Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Research consulting firms by metro

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “research consulting firms”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many research consulting firms are there based in the United Kingdom?

RevenueBase identified 1,527 company matches for research consulting firms associated with the United Kingdom as of September 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

Mintel tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which city has the most research consulting firms?

London leads with 610 company records, followed by Manchester (37) and Oxford (21).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 5,219 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 1,527 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 5, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.