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Participant Recruitment Agency

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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03 Jul 2025 at 15:00

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Export Finance has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Participant Recruitment Agency" under the industry category of Research and Development Services. The procurement involved a call-off competition under the CCS DPS RM6126 framework. The contract, awarded to People for Research Ltd, covers services related to research and experimental development. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 3rd July 2025, and the contract will be in effect from 7th July 2025 to 6th July 2028. The work is to be delivered within the United Kingdom, with the buying organisation based in London. The contract value is £350,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy. Ideal candidates are those classified as SMEs, indicating a procurement approach supportive of smaller enterprises. Given that the procurement process utilised a selective method via a dynamic purchasing system, businesses with a capacity for rapid engagement and a strong background in the specified sector could find this tender highly advantageous. The duration of the contract also suggests long-term business growth prospects, especially for companies looking to strengthen their foothold in the governmental R&D industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Participant Recruitment Agency

Notice Description

Call-Off competition completed under CCS DPS RM6126 Research and Insights. Contract awarded to successful supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2d26d10-5512-454d-b983-463fe689ed4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e8e8f11-0a1b-41df-a4bf-ed39100a078f
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2028 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
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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 FOR RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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