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User Research Participants

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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16 Aug 2021 at 13:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is conducting a procurement process for the tender titled "User Research Participants." This initiative falls under the IT services industry category (CPV code 72000000) and is based in Blackpool, England. The procurement stage has reached its award phase, with an active award made on 22nd July 2021. The contract, valued at £33,520, has a period running from 26th July 2021 to 31st March 2022. The procurement method employed was selective, serving as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 21st July 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) that specialise in participant recruitment and user research services. Companies with experience in understanding the diverse needs of individuals using payment services will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in this process will enable businesses to expand their clientele within the public sector and enhance their visibility in user research activities for digital services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

User Research Participants

Notice Description

As part of this the Department is aiming to get an understanding of the people who will use these services in order to understand their needs and deliver services that meet these needs. Department for Work and Pensions Digital requires participant recruitment for regular user research activities. We're looking for suppliers who can recruit participants who reflect the diverse make-up of people who use DWP payments services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68fc4706-d9d7-4b14-ac6c-811614853fbc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70cd7f99-2c2c-41e0-9fae-77915302b213
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

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
£33,520 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,520 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CORPORATE DOCUMENT SERVICES

Further Information

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