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Recruitment of User Research Participants for GOV.UK Programme

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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25 Jul 2025 at 14:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service has completed a selective procurement process for recruiting user research participants for the GOV.UK Programme. This procurement, categorized under Social Research Services, used a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is reported as awarded, with Acumen Field Limited, an SME, being the successful supplier. The total contract value is £110,000, and the service location is primarily based in London, England, with the postal code SW1A 2BQ. The contract period started on 8th May 2025 and will conclude on 7th May 2026. The tender period ended on 7th May 2025, and the award date was 28th April 2025.

This tender creates opportunities for SMEs specialising in social research services to engage with large public sector projects. Businesses that can provide innovative and efficient user recruitment strategies will be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Participating in these contracts allows SMEs to gain valuable experience and references, enhancing their credibility and positioning in the public sector market. This specific opportunity, focusing on user research for the GOV.UK programme, is ideal for companies proficient in socio-digital solutions and participant recruitment methodologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment of User Research Participants for GOV.UK Programme

Notice Description

Recruitment of Research Participants for GOV.UK Programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0858a17-cd48-4006-a927-df329c7ed80e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a1a05b5-ba86-440b-b9be-684cb4a875ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2025 - 7 May 2026 6-12 months
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
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

ACUMEN FIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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