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The Universal Credit Survey - ecm_12710

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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25 Feb 2025 at 19:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for the Universal Credit Survey under the procurement ID tender_470312/1455977. This tender, categorized under research and development services (CPV: 73000000), aims to survey Universal Credit customer characteristics and their understanding of UC. The procurement stage is at the award phase with the contract period starting on 31st January 2025 and ending on 30th January 2026. The contract, valued at £243,062.50, is part of a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Businesses in various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World can participate, with a key deadline for the tender period ending on 10th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in market research and consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given the scale and scope of the survey, businesses with expertise in understanding and analysing customer data and attitudes within the welfare and social policy domain will find this opportunity attractive. The DWP's focus on extensive geographical coverage further underscores the potential for wider business growth and engagement across multiple locations. IPSOS (market research) Limited, a large organisation, has been awarded the contract, indicating the kind of expertise and capability required for successful tenderers.

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Notice Title

The Universal Credit Survey - ecm_12710

Notice Description

The survey will ask about Universal Credit (UC) customer characteristics (e.g., employment status, markers of vulnerability), and the customer's understanding and attitudes regarding different aspects of UC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f5382fc-4d9f-4983-87b2-23620b06d0ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4af15f4d-bd55-4662-bb45-7b2b2c8fa797
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
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
£243,062 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£243,062 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 6-12 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

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

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