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User Research Participant Recruitment and Incentive Payments

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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19 Mar 2021 at 17:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education in the United Kingdom has completed a tender titled "User Research Participant Recruitment and Incentive Payments" in the IT services industry, primarily focusing on consulting and software development. The procurement process, which followed a selective method and involved a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded on 19th March 2019. The total contract value was £400,000, with the contract period running from 27th April 2020 to 26th April 2022. The service required participation from members of the general public, professional users, and individuals with specific digital needs across various regions, including London and the North West.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in user research and participant recruitment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, especially those with capabilities to efficiently engage diverse participant groups nationwide. By aligning their services with the needs outlined in the contract and demonstrating flexibility in participant delivery, such businesses can enhance their market presence and contribute significantly to ongoing digital transformation projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

User Research Participant Recruitment and Incentive Payments

Notice Description

User Research participants to take part in regular user research, which supports the digital transformation programme. DfE need the supplier to be able to reliably deliver participants nationwide, including members of the general public, professional users and people with access and assisted digital needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94511ae7-dde5-4b1f-b49b-ad291026fb46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c78a4f9-74d6-43ec-b377-3f98ca299920
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2020 - 26 Apr 2022 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRITERIA FIELDWORK

Further Information

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