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Recruitment of User Research Participants

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

08 Mar 2024 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions in Blackpool, England, has completed the procurement process for the "Recruitment of User Research Participants" service under the IT services category. The contract, valued at £26,400 GBP, was awarded through a selective procurement method via call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on March 1, 2024, and the contract period is set to start on April 1, 2024, and end on March 31, 2025. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in consulting, software development, and Internet support services to participate in recruitment for regular user research activities for government payment services. Companies interested in providing participant recruitment services reflecting diverse demographics should consider pursuing this contract. The Department for Work and Pensions is the contracting authority, providing a suitable environment for SMEs and VCSEs to engage in public sector procurement and expand their businesses.

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Notice Title

Recruitment of User Research Participants

Notice Description

Outsourced service for participant recruitment for regular user research activities. The supplier will recruit participants who reflect the diverse make-up of people who use DWP payments services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4992bffc-a3bf-426c-b529-e18b8ade22e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce8804f0-9f81-464e-afce-c8c0d941d5fe
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
DWP
Contact Email
cddigital.sharedplatforms@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

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