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Universal Credit Work Search Review Trial -Blended Channels

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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05 Mar 2024 at 11:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has recently awarded a contract for the "Universal Credit Work Search Review Trial -Blended Channels". This project aimed to gather evidence on Universal Credit Intensive Work Search (IWS) claimant and staff views and experiences of video and telephone work search review appointments. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value was £260,000 GBP, and the contract period is scheduled from 5th February 2024 to 5th June 2025.

This tender by the Department for Work and Pensions presents an opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies offering research and development services and consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract was awarded to IFF Research Limited, and the trial intervention being evaluated may inform future national policy decisions in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Universal Credit Work Search Review Trial -Blended Channels

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to gather evidence on Universal Credit Intensive Work Search (IWS) claimant and staff views and experiences of video and telephone work search review appointments and face-to-face appointments reviews ("blended channels") for claimants in the treatment sites) compared to face-to-face appointments in control sites. The research will help understand if the trial is being delivered according to the policy intent, and it will explore how the intervention works in practice and identify any recurrent operational issues. It will also provide evidence to inform policy decisions about a future national expansion of the trial intervention

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28536982-a3ca-41a9-9cba-15a83064489b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef7fad4-8fd0-492d-b67b-0c5e0b09aa91
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
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
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£259,957 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2024 - 5 Jun 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

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