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User Research Participants with Access Needs and low internet confidence

HOME OFFICE

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29 Jan 2019 at 15:46

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14 Feb 2018 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed a public procurement contract titled "User Research Participants with Access Needs and low internet confidence." This service falls under the Research and Development Services category and was primarily aimed at recruiting participants with specific access needs for user research testing for the Digital Passport Service. The procurement process operated under a selective method, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 1 January 2018 and concluded on 31 December 2019, with the contract valued at £50,000. The procurement was initiated with the tender period ending on 6 October 2017.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in user research and recruitment, particularly those with experience in engaging individuals with diverse access needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a capacity to deliver tailored recruitment services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Suppliers who possess extensive knowledge of user testing and inclusive recruitment strategies are encouraged to explore similar future tenders in the public sector.

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Notice Title

User Research Participants with Access Needs and low internet confidence

Notice Description

Recruitment of participants with access needs and low internet confidence for user research testing for the Digital Passport Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04cf885d-88d8-4c7c-90e3-f16bb81b234e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Guy Collins
Contact Email
guy.collins@hmpo.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01733 888326

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE1 1QG
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEST PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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