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Participant Recruitment for DWP Digital Modernisation

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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17 Sep 2024 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a call-off contract titled "Participant Recruitment for DWP Digital Modernisation" to "People for Research". This contract is aimed at recruiting participants from UK companies for user research sessions as part of the Digital Modernisation and Efficiency (DME) initiative. The procurement process falls under the IT services category, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract is located in the North West region of England, with delivery addresses in Blackpool (postcode FY4 5ES). Initially tendered using a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, the contract period starts on 17th July 2024 and runs until 16th July 2026, with the total contract value being £200,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in participant recruitment, user research, and digital modernisation services. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given the suitability requirements of the tender. By participating in this contract, businesses can expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, demonstrate their expertise in digital transformation initiatives, and establish a long-term partnership with DWP, thereby fostering business growth and market confidence.

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Notice Title

Participant Recruitment for DWP Digital Modernisation

Notice Description

Call-off contract to recruit participants from UK companies to attend user research sessions for Digital Modernisation and Efficiency (DME).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88dd441e-02ce-49ab-8468-fea35783228b
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2024 - 16 Jul 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cddigital.crcfteam@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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH

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