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Understanding and Overcoming Barriers to Officer Uptake and Lifetime Use of Technology in Operational Environments

HOME OFFICE

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11 Dec 2025 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed a procurement process with the award stage for the contract titled "Understanding and Overcoming Barriers to Officer Uptake and Lifetime Use of Technology in Operational Environments." This process falls under the industry category of Research Consultancy Services, specifically class code 73210000, and the procurement was facilitated through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system with a selective method. The contract, valued at £94,620, was awarded to Behavioural Insights Ltd. Significant dates include the tender period which concluded on 21 November 2025, and the contract period begins on 9 December 2025, continuing through to 31 March 2026. The primary location for the delivery of services is the United Kingdom, with additional reach in British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and beyond.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those adept at addressing the implementation and usage of technology within operational settings. Companies with a focus on behavioural research, technology adoption, and strategic consultancy within the public sector could find this contract aligned with their expertise. The procurement process was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering them the chance to expand their portfolio and engage in meaningful government-backed projects that could facilitate long-term growth and sector reputation enhancement.

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Notice Title

Understanding and Overcoming Barriers to Officer Uptake and Lifetime Use of Technology in Operational Environments

Notice Description

Notice of contract award to Behavioural Insights Ltd, for research into understanding and overcoming barriers to officer uptake and lifetime use of technology in operational environments

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88c22207-1ab7-4ca9-84c5-00f9642e872e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f94f6ed7-f5e4-4989-a6d5-cb4ea684069a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,620 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£94,620 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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