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Provision of Fraud and Error Deterrence and Prevention Message Testing

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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26 Mar 2018 at 10:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has successfully completed the tender process for the "Provision of Fraud and Error Deterrence and Prevention Message Testing," primarily focused on the research and development services sector. The contract, awarded on 22 February 2018, has a total value of £35,230 and is set to commence on 5 March 2018, concluding on 4 July 2018. This selective procurement method was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, inviting suppliers to deliver services across various locations including the United Kingdom and its overseas territories, as well as Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in qualitative research and consultancy services. Businesses that can provide insights into improving compliance with benefit regulations may find this an ideal avenue for growth, allowing them to engage with the Department for Work and Pensions and expand their portfolio within the research industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Fraud and Error Deterrence and Prevention Message Testing

Notice Description

1.1 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) (The Authority) wishes to commission an independent research organisation to conduct qualitative research with benefit claimants to explore their reactions and responses to a set of new messages designed to improve compliance with the benefit rules and discourage fraudulent behaviour. The research is intended to generate insight to guide the development of future communications activities/products aimed at benefit claimants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63774ae7-86fa-49b7-b1c0-11b3cadb1524
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f67830-a418-4f81-a676-38f1992faa19
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,230 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2018 - 4 Jul 2018 1-6 months
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
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

SOLUTIONS STRATEGY RESEARCH FACILITATION

Further Information

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