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Contract Awarded - User Research Participants

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09 Sep 2024 at 08:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract for User Research Participants under the industry category of Research consultancy services. The contract was initiated via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and has been awarded to People Street. This contract, valued at GBP 50,000, will cover services across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the contract period set to start on 22 January 2024 and conclude on 21 January 2025. Key dates include the tender period ending on 19 January 2024 and the award date being 22 January 2024.

This tender creates substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those adept at sourcing and managing user research participants. Given the contract's suitability for SMEs, businesses of smaller scale can compete effectively, fostering innovation and engagement within the specified regions. With the Home Office as the buying organisation, businesses involved can also enhance their credibility and portfolio by associating with a prestigious government body, potentially unlocking further opportunities in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Awarded - User Research Participants

Notice Description

User Research participants

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9dc2f224-528a-4aac-997d-85e9561c35b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60777339-9253-401e-962e-66c8d2317b42
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2024 - 21 Jan 2025 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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 STREET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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