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User Research Contract 2021

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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14 Mar 2022 at 08:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics, located in Newport, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the 'User Research Contract 2021'. This contract falls under the research services industry category (CPV code 73110000) and was awarded to PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH LTD on 29th November 2021 for a total value of £450,000. The contract period is effective from 6th December 2021 and will extend until 1st December 2023. The procurement method was selective and involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender phase concluding on 12th November 2021.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in qualitative research participant recruitment, particularly those that offer services such as focus groups, interviews, and usability testing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete due to the nature of the services required, enabling them to leverage their expertise in managing participant involvement and incentives efficiently. Engaging in such contracts can significantly boost the capabilities and market presence of SMEs in the research services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

User Research Contract 2021

Notice Description

The Office for National Statistics are the United Kingdom's largest independent producer of official statistics and are recognised as the National Statistical Institute. Currently, the organisation is looking to procure the services of a single supplier for the recruitment of qualitative research participants, with the main business areas being Social Surveys and Digital Services & Technology. We need a supplier to identify, contact, schedule and coordinate participants for a range of user qualitative research activities, including, but not limited to focus groups, interviews, usability testing, cognitive interviewing and tree testing. The supplier will also be responsible for distributing and managing incentives for participants as well as maintaining attendance records.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c092519-5402-44da-9939-a32e176d9e80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc9b0f1-a9f6-4fe3-a9fa-0dca205ae87e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2021 - 1 Dec 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
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

PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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