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CASS Social Research Call-Off Contract (Re-Let)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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11 Mar 2024 at 14:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded the contract for the "CASS Social Research Call-Off Contract (Re-Let)" to Kantar Public UK. This contract, valued at £2,600,000 GBP, falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The tender process was selective, calling off from a framework agreement, with a contract period starting on February 5, 2024, and ending on February 4, 2027.

This procurement opportunity provides avenues for businesses to engage in providing research services to meet the evidence needs of the Department for Work and Pensions on various policy areas. The Department aims to commission projects quickly to support decision-making processes, offering opportunities for companies with expertise in research methodologies and varied subject areas. Businesses with experience in providing agile research solutions would be well-suited to compete for projects under this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CASS Social Research Call-Off Contract (Re-Let)

Notice Description

A 3-YEAR CENTRAL ANALYSIS AND SCIENCE STRATEGY (CASS) SOCIAL RESEARCH CONTRACT (THE 'CONTRACT'). THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO COMMISSION PROJECTS AT SHORT NOTICE TO MEET THE EVIDENCE NEEDED BY DWP COLLEAGUES AND MINISTERS TO INFORM PRIORITY POLICIES AND TIMELY DECISION-MAKING. . THE CONTRACT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE FASTER ACCESS TO CONTRACTED RESEARCH AND A QUICK RETURN OF EVIDENCE TO FULFIL NEW AND URGENT MINISTERIAL EVALUATION AND RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS. IT IS THEREFORE EXPECTED THAT PROJECTS CONTRACTED THROUGH THIS CONTRACT WILL COVER A RANGE OF SUBJECT AREAS, REFLECTING DWP MINISTERIAL POLICY AREAS (SEE SECTION 3.1 AND 5.3). IN ADDITION TO COVERING A WIDE RANGE OF SUBJECT AREAS, WE EXPECT THE PROJECTS PUT THROUGH THE CONTRACT TO BE OF A VARIED NATURE IN TERMS OF SCOPE, TIMESCALES, COST AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ef0752d-9844-4f36-a1b6-caa910bd7ad0
Current Stage
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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
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2024 - 4 Feb 2027 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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

KANTAR PUBLIC

Further Information

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