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UC User research participants

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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29 Apr 2024 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for 'UC User research participants' for information technology services. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £100,000, and the tender period ended on April 11, 2024. The contract runs from April 12, 2024, to March 31, 2026. The location for the delivery addresses is in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing user research services for IT companies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable. Companies based in the United Kingdom, especially London, can benefit from participating in this contract. As the contract is already awarded, interested businesses can explore collaboration opportunities with the Department for Work and Pensions to contribute to improving Universal Credit and Working Age services through user research.

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Notice Title

UC User research participants

Notice Description

Call-off contract to recruit participants from UK companies to attend user research sessions for Universal Credit and Working Age at the Department for Work and Pensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c90bd47-9b32-4af2-a86d-6fe3b1f2f42e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80f150c9-ef1d-4b94-b0eb-4a8b57b7d6db
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 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.ucwa@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9DA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH

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