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Recruitment of User Research Participants

COMPANIES HOUSE

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11 Mar 2026 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Companies House has successfully completed the procurement process for the recruitment of user research participants in the market research services category. This contract, valued at GBP 60,000, was conducted under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 9th February 2026 to 8th February 2028, with the award to DBAAS LTD formally published on 11th March 2026. The project is located in Cardiff, Wales, with the postal code CF14 3UZ, and it marks the transition from the tender stage to the award stage, as indicated by the latest details in the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process emphasised SME suitability. Engaging in such contracts can allow businesses to expand their portfolio in market research services and gain substantial expertise through collaboration with government entities like Companies House. Organisations with capabilities in organising and recruiting participants for user research, particularly those who can operate within framework agreements, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, potentially enhancing their presence and reputation in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment of User Research Participants

Notice Description

Provision of recruitment of participants for the purposes of user research, and the issuing of participant incentives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d235753-4c10-40cf-a86a-8a1cc7a27265
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be76f1fe-52f0-44fc-ab4b-cb2349bfe877
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
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2028 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
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DBAAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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