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L1125 Pension Wise - User Research Laboratory Facilities

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a contract titled "L1125 Pension Wise – User Research Laboratory Facilities" for laboratory services, valued at £34,950. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure and is currently classified as complete. The contract period runs from 15th September 2015 to 30th September 2016, with the tender process concluding on 8th September 2015. The services will be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, and cater specifically to the Pension Wise initiative, aimed at assisting individuals aged 50 and above in understanding their pension options.

This tender presents viable opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in laboratory services and qualitative research. Companies with expertise in conducting user research, especially those familiar with the regulatory framework surrounding pensions and financial services, would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The timely execution of similar contracts can enhance service offerings and contribute to business growth in a sector that is increasingly involved in consumer financial education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

L1125 Pension Wise - User Research Laboratory Facilities

Notice Description

This contract has already been awarded and it is being published for transparency purposes. Pension Wise is a government service launched in April 2015, on the back of substantial changes to pensions legislation in the UK and aims to help people aged 50 or over understand what they can do with their pension pot money, specifically with defined contribution pensions (i.e. pensions based on how much has been paid into the pot). The research laboratory facilities will be used for conducting qualitative research which for the web channel of Pension Wise which takes the form of one-on-one, hour long interviews. For the face-to-face and phone channel, a guidance session will take place in the laboratory.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6d3a690-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc9e1c26-9617-4d59-8f9c-fb6856ad024c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 201510 years ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2015 - 30 Sep 2016 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2B 6NH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTEM CONCEPTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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