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Research to Evaluate the Lower Tiered Benefit Cap

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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14 Feb 2017 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Crown Commercial Service, which has initiated a tender titled "Research to Evaluate the Lower Tiered Benefit Cap." This project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a geographical scope that includes the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The tender period concluded on 14th November 2016, and the resulting contract commenced on 18th January 2017, running until 30th November 2018. This procurement was conducted using an open procedure method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in evaluating social policies or benefits should consider competing, as the research aims to assess the impact of policy changes on claimant behaviours and local governmental functions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this project particularly suited to their capabilities, given the emphasis on innovative research methodologies and community engagement within the tender's scope.

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Notice Title

Research to Evaluate the Lower Tiered Benefit Cap

Notice Description

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) wishes to commission research to evaluate the lower, tiered benefit cap. The purpose of the research will be to evaluate the effects of the new lowered Benefit Cap on affected claimants' behaviours and attitudes towards housing and employment and understand what is driving / preventing different responses to the cap. Additionally the research will seek to assess the effectiveness of the policy in meetings its aims as a work incentive, explore how the policy is operating and understand what effects the policy has had on the housing function of Local Authorities (LAs) and local agencies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a873223a-c734-4cf6-b223-1c26e729c278
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 1-2 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
David Hughes
Contact Email
serviceops.research@crowncommecial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT,
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATCEN SOCIAL RESEARCH

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