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User research participants-Contract award

HOME OFFICE

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29 Apr 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for market research services has been completed by the Home Office, which functioned as the buying organisation. This contract, titled "User research participants-Contract award," falls under the services category and was allocated through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract spans several regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and globally, beginning on 1 May 2026 and ending on 30 April 2029. The award stage was published on 29 April 2026, with the total contract value reaching £400,000. The Home Office is located at 2 Marsham Street, London, England, with a postal code of SW1P 4DF.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in market research services to engage with governmental activities and expand their business reach across a diverse geography. The awarded organisation, People For Research, operates as an SME and highlights the focus on companies capable of delivering high-quality market research solutions. Business growth can be fostered by participating in similar procurement processes, expanding market presence in varied regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and further afield. Organisations with expertise in conducting market research and participant recruitment are particularly well-suited to leverage such opportunities for commercial expansion and diversification.

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Notice Title

User research participants-Contract award

Notice Description

Contract Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83f67a10-fcaa-4beb-92d1-50b8e62576f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d41a609-9b2a-4f2a-b99b-2f4331c4e10f
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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