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Recruitment agency for App User Testing

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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26 Nov 2020 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, seeking a recruitment agency for App User Testing related to the COVID-19 tracing app. This service falls under the market research category, specifically classified as CPV code 79310000. The procurement method executed was a direct single tender action, and the contract, valued at £15,990, has already been awarded. The key contract period commenced on 20th July 2020 and concluded on 4th August 2020.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in market research and user testing services. Companies that focus on recruitment for UX research, particularly those with experience involving health technology projects, could greatly benefit. The direct method of procurement indicates a preference for established providers, potentially favouring businesses with proven track records in similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Recruitment agency for App User Testing

Notice Description

Recruitment of Participants for UX Research relating to the COVID 19 version 2 Tracing App

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c378801-8d3c-49f5-beb3-36c862bfaf2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5a282a0-f2ec-4e1d-b50b-05f51f2a84f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,990 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,990 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2020 - 4 Aug 2020 30 days
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 OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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

PODENGO MARKET RESEARCH RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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