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Understanding progression pathways for people on Universal Credit

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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12 May 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Understanding progression pathways for people on Universal Credit," was undertaken by the Department for Work and Pensions. This contract falls under the social research services industry category and was aimed at conducting a qualitative scoping review of employer progression pathways. The project covers various locations, including the United Kingdom and several British Overseas Territories, among others. The procurement stage for this process is the award phase, with the contract being awarded on 24th March 2025, following the tender period that ended on 17th January 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £162,318.36, is set to run from 19th March 2025 to 18th March 2026. The procurement employed a selective method, specifically utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents a valuable business growth opportunity, particularly for large-scale companies within the social research services sector. While the suitability metrics indicate a preference for larger firms, there remains scope for extensive industry research and strategic engagement with employers and industry representatives, which can enhance a company's portfolio. Companies equipped to offer qualitative research services and currently pursuing projects in similar high-growth sectors would find this tender aligns well with their capabilities and expansion plans, making it a strategic endeavour for firms looking to establish or consolidate their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Understanding progression pathways for people on Universal Credit

Notice Description

Qualitative scoping review of employer progression pathways in high growth sectors, including desk-based research and qualitative interviews with employers and industry representatives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f215889-88ec-4e2b-984e-8b845b746e2c
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,318 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,318 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2025 - 18 Mar 2026 6-12 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
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

I.F.F RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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