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DWP User Research Recruitment Services - London

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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22 Feb 2019 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in London recently conducted a procurement process for user research recruitment services, with a total contract value of £60,000. The procurement, classified under research services (CPV code 73110000), was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 20 February 2019 and will run until 19 February 2021. The tender concluded on 18 December 2018, prior to the award officially being published on 22 February 2019.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in user research activities that require participant recruitment reflecting diverse user demographics. Companies specialising in ethical recruitment, particularly those with experience in the public sector or working with vulnerable populations, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. The focus on inclusivity and sensitivity in recruitment makes this an appealing category for businesses invested in social responsibility and community engagement.

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Notice Title

DWP User Research Recruitment Services - London

Notice Description

Department for Work and Pensions Digital requires participant recruitment for regular user research activities. We're looking for suppliers who can recruit participants who reflect the diverse make-up of people who use DWP services. The recruitment brief will vary by project but may include: -- In receipt of a DWP benefit or tax credits -- Usage of assistive technologies to access digital services -- Requirements for non-digital support to access digital services -- Digital usage or experience -- Cognitive and/or learning disabilities -- Mental health conditions -- Motor skills impairments -- Visual impairments -- Auditory disabilities -- Household income levels -- A mix of gender, age and educational attainment Users of our services may include vulnerable users so should be recruited ethically and sensitivity. Participants should have a good understanding of the service they are being recruited to test, what it will entail, how their data will be handled, and possible requirements around non-disclosure, this information will be provided by each project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c88953e-8836-464a-9d4c-a2e19f37baec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7111d36a-e6a4-4fc1-9917-83be83bee168
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2019 - 19 Feb 2021 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialdirectorate.uc-wa@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRITERIA FIELDWORK

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