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Provision of User research participant - Recruitment agency services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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17 Nov 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), recently culminated in awarding a contract titled "Provision of User Research Participant - Recruitment Agency Services". The procurement falls under the Research Services category (CPV 73110000) and focuses on recruitment agency services. Located within the United Kingdom, the process employed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was at the award stage as of 17 November 2025. The contract period spans from 23 October 2025 to 22 October 2026, with a total value of £912,000 GBP, involving services provided in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and research services, especially those proficient in participant recruitment for user research. Although the contract was awarded to PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH LTD, smaller enterprises or SMEs could still benefit by engaging as subcontractors or preparing for future contracts under similar frameworks. The procurement process illustrates the potential for growth within the service industries associated with the public sector, providing substantial opportunities for businesses focusing on compliance with selective procurement methods and fostering relationships with large public entities like the Crown Commercial Service.

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Notice Title

Provision of User research participant - Recruitment agency services

Notice Description

Provision of User research participant - Recruitment agency services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56de3b47-4d03-4656-b4ce-67124428ecc4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b67319fc-63d1-4e38-9154-c0d775465a25
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
Not specified
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
£912,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£912,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH

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