Award

Self-employed Universal Credit customers persistently earning below their Minimum Income Floor

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

12 Aug 2025 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions in London has concluded the procurement process for research services focusing on self-employed Universal Credit customers persistently earning below their Minimum Income Floor. This contract, categorized under research and consultancy services (CPV 73000000), was completed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, worth £48,505, was awarded to the Institute for Employment Studies. The contract period spans from 12th August 2025 to 11th March 2026, covering delivery across various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to address issues pertinent to employment and income assessment. By participating in such tenders, businesses can enhance their portfolio, broaden their operational scope internationally, and strengthen their relationship with governmental bodies like the Department for Work and Pensions. Companies with a robust research capacity and experience in social and economic studies would find this contract particularly advantageous, setting the stage for potential future collaborations and growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Self-employed Universal Credit customers persistently earning below their Minimum Income Floor

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice of Research Services for Self Employed Universal Credit Customers Persistently Earning Below Their Minimum Income Floor

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ca4087d-ecc5-40b1-9bef-61b9439f7723
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8dd1430-2b3f-4d3f-acf8-91116f73e073
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,505 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,505 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 11 Mar 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdabbser.businessservices@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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