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Domestic Participant Recruitment Call-Off Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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12 Mar 2020 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for International Trade (DIT) in the United Kingdom, which has awarded a Call-Off Contract titled "Domestic Participant Recruitment Call-Off Contract." This contract, classified under IT services and research services, was awarded on 21 February 2020 and is valued at £200,000, with a contract period running from 2 March 2020 to 1 March 2022. The procurement method used was selective, drawing from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 16 January 2020.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in IT consulting, software development, or research services. Businesses that can effectively source users from a diverse range of locations, including the British Overseas Territories and Europe, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful supplier, SimpleUsability Ltd, showcases a model for how SMEs can engage with larger public procurement processes and deliver tailored solutions in a competitive landscape.

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Notice Title

Domestic Participant Recruitment Call-Off Contract

Notice Description

This is a Call-Off Contract for a participant recruitment supplier to work with DIT over a two-year Contract period to source specific types of users from the United Kingdom as required. The contract was awarded through the CCS Digital Outcomes and Specialists Framework Agreement for a maximum 2-year contract value of PS200,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e8c467-44c5-4bd8-9d4f-a597b0a42960
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 1 Mar 2022 1-2 years
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 INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AW
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

SIMPLEUSABILITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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