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17 Jul 2026 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GOV.UK Panel - User Research Panel" was initiated by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and pertains to the software package and information systems industry category. The objective was to provide a cloud-based software platform supporting user research and engagement activities for GOV.UK. The process followed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender had previously ended on 21st April 2026, and the contract period is set from 30th May 2026 to 29th May 2028. The buying organisation is located in London, England, with the postal code of SW1A 2BQ, while the services are to be delivered across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other British territories.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the service requirement aligns well with businesses specialising in cloud-based software solutions and engagement platforms. As the contract was awarded to Capricorn Ventis Limited (Capventis), a supplier with a registered SME scale operating from Anglesey, businesses with a similar profile could find potential in such government contracts. The project involves the management of user research panels, which is an attractive domain for tech companies focusing on data management and digital engagement tools.

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Notice Title

GOV.UK Panel - User Research Panel

Notice Description

Provision of a cloud-based software platform to support GOV.UK user research and engagement activities, including participant management, survey functionality and communications. The service enables the operation and administration of the GOV.UK User Research Panel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c1b97f7-ab5c-4df6-9d3d-424dbb326393
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d696fae-2b59-4ef4-a884-23c38e718083
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£206,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£206,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2026 - 29 May 2028 2-3 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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPRICORN VENTIS LIMITED (CAPVENTIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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