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Customer Experience Survey

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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30 May 2025 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Customer Experience Survey" was undertaken by the Department for Work and Pensions, based in Blackpool, England. This contract relates to the industry category of research services under CPV code 73110000 and encompasses multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender concluded with an award stage, and an active contract was established on 29 May 2025 with IFF Research Ltd, running until 30 May 2028. The contract is valued at approximately £2,090,697.98.

This tender presents growth opportunities for large businesses specialising in research services, particularly those adept at deploying customer experience surveys across diverse geographical locations. Given the scale and nature of the contract, entities capable of delivering comprehensive research insights will find this opportunity lucrative. It facilitates a partnership role with a major government department, offering substantial engagement over a three-year period. Suitable candidates would ideally possess robust frameworks for managing large-scale and multi-region data collection and analysis.

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Notice Title

Customer Experience Survey

Notice Description

Contract award notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9bb8b4a-bddf-49a0-bf47-30b32731f3a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9c741ae-0d28-43fe-80ea-42756bf66dd9
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,090,697 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,090,697 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2025 - 30 May 2028 3-4 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 WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFF RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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