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International Comparisons of Disability Benefits & Disability Employment Support - Literature Review

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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07 Jul 2025 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, concluded by the Department for Work and Pensions, pertains to a research services contract titled "International Comparisons of Disability Benefits & Disability Employment Support - Literature Review." The contract award, dated 7th July 2025, falls within the Research Services category (CPV code 73110000) and covers multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The project is in its Award stage, having been tendered through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £34,820.95 and spans from 7th July 2025 to 7th November 2025. The initial tender period concluded on 22nd May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social research, particularly those specialising in disability and employment support analyses. Large-scale research organisations, like the National Centre for Social Research, which was the awarding supplier, could leverage such projects to demonstrate expertise and expand their presence in public sector contracts. These projects appeal to businesses with a substantial research capacity and expertise in policy analysis and public welfare, offering growth potential and enhanced credibility through collaboration with prominent governmental entities.

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Notice Title

International Comparisons of Disability Benefits & Disability Employment Support - Literature Review

Notice Description

Contract awarded for research services of International Comparisons of Disability Benefits and Disability Employment Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f01521-261a-45d2-b3b4-2d87bd7298b5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,820 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,820 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 7 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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