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User Research Contract

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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04 Jul 2019 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics has completed a tender process for a User Research Contract (PU-19/0367) under the industry category of Research and Development Services, which falls within the broader services category. The tender was awarded to PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH LTD on 23 May 2019, with a contract value of £750,000. The contract commenced on 3 June 2019 and is set to conclude on 31 May 2021. This procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 18 April 2019. The project covers various geographic regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and development services or consultancy within the digital sector. Companies capable of delivering user research and analysis are well-positioned to submit competitive bids, as the project is aimed at enhancing the efficiency of public services through specialised insights. With a focus not limited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger firms with robust research frameworks may also find suitable avenues for collaboration and growth through such procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

User Research Contract

Notice Description

Contract for PU-19/0367 - User Research run off Digital Outcomes and Specialists Framework 3 awarded to.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75f421c0-76e1-40ea-8771-fc179bdfe9e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87763dc9-8160-4ced-bad2-b5b12b9be401
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2019 - 31 May 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP20 3NR
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Gaer
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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