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DWP Leeds User Research Lab Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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24 May 2018 at 13:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking to contract user research lab services, with the awarded contract valued at £20,000. The procurement, classified under the CPV code for research laboratory services, is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, England. The contract period commenced on 25th April 2018 and will conclude on 25th April 2019. This contract was officially awarded on 25th April 2018, with the award notice published on 24th May 2018, marking the completion of the tender stage initiated for this research facility.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those with capabilities in usability and accessibility testing, interviews, and focus groups. Companies with facilities that are fully accessible and equipped for various research activities would find this tender aligns with their offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as this contract presents a chance to contribute to multiple DWP projects over the coming year, potentially leading to further engagements within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DWP Leeds User Research Lab Services

Notice Description

The Department for Work and Pensions is looking to hire a research facility on a time and materials basis. The research will be varied, with a number of DWP projects utilising the lab over the course of the year. Lab space could be used for a number of different activities depending on the phase of the project. Possible activities could include: -- Usability and accessibility testing -- Interviews and focus groups The specific needs will vary by research session for each project, but the research lab should generally: -- Be fully accessible for those with physical and/or mental heath conditions or long term health conditions -- Have an observation room that can host at least 12 people with either a 1 way mirror or video and audio streamed from the research space -- Must be easily accessible by public transport and have parking nearby -- Must have the facility for participants to be video and audio recorded and files transferred securely to the researchers in MPEG format on the day of the research -- Must have unrestricted Wi-Fi -- Provide an internet access device (PC or laptop)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c0faa5b-1f80-42ed-b53c-8e7d27010c26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f26eb9-f135-499c-9324-56c5e0c3589d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2018 - 25 Apr 2019 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
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
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPLEUSABILITY

Further Information

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