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In Work Progression

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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25 Jul 2024 at 13:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for a research contract titled "In Work Progression." This project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a focal point on supporting in-work Universal Credit (UC) claimants to increase their earnings. The delivery addresses include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, and the relevant contract period spans from 27th June 2023 to 11th June 2025. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period having concluded on 10th March 2023.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on social policy and labour market issues. SME (small and medium-sized enterprises) are especially encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria explicitly noted for SMEs. The contract, awarded to IPSOS, is valued at £457,740 GBP, signifying a substantial engagement for firms adept at conducting comprehensive evaluations, such as longitudinal surveys and qualitative research. This project not only provides a notable financial opportunity but also the potential for businesses to contribute to significant social policy improvements in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

In Work Progression

Notice Description

Research Contract: To understand what is most effective in supporting in-work Universal Credit (UC) claimants to increase their earnings. It will build on existing understanding of the problem developing our evidence on what works. It will include understanding what the impact has been on claimants affected by the recent decisions to raise the administrative earnings threshold (AET) in September 2022 and January 2023 Mixed methodology multistring project including longitudinal claimant survey and in-depth qualitative research with claimants, and other relevant parties where needed, to support our overall evaluation of in-work support in Universal Credit (UC).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1b5cde4-d867-47bf-8aaa-6cff440f4d06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ff58f6-e5e6-48d2-84a1-2ec57e90d6d0
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
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£457,740 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£457,740 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2023 - 11 Jun 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Department for Work and Pension
Contact Email
freedom-of-information-request@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9DA
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

IPSOS

Further Information

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