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DDaT23599 - User Research Participants

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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17 Jan 2025 at 13:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "DDaT23599 - User Research Participants" was carried out by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), represented by ICS. The contract pertains to the recruitment of user research participants and falls under the industry category of research and experimental development services (CPV 73100000), including related consultancy and survey services. The procurement followed a call-off from the Digital Outcomes 5 Frameworks under Lot 3. The award was announced on 17 January 2025, with the contract scheduled to run from 8 January 2025 to 7 January 2027. The location for delivery includes various regions within the UK and internationally, covering British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and beyond.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in user research, survey design, and analysis, particularly those operating as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract, valued at £337,500, presents a compelling growth opportunity by providing a stable revenue stream over a two-year period. Given the selective procurement method, businesses experienced in participating in framework agreements would be well-suited for such opportunities. The supplier awarded the contract, PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH LTD, exemplifies the type of SME poised to benefit from this contract, supporting business growth and expanding their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT23599 - User Research Participants

Notice Description

***THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) had a requirement for recruitment of User Research Participants. The procurement is being concluded following a further competition under the Digital Outcomes 5 Frameworks, Lot 3 - User Research Participants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a934de10-5b56-42bb-b075-ee020d68cdcb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8102365c-8ff9-4de2-aea3-647a37bada1d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79311100 - Survey design services

79311300 - Survey analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£337,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2025 - 7 Jan 2027 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH

Further Information

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