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User research Award

HOME OFFICE

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18 Nov 2025 at 12:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "User Research Award" was conducted by the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London. This contract falls within the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a delivery scope extending to the United Kingdom and several other regions, including British Oversea Territories and the Channel Islands. The procurement reached the award stage on 29th September 2025, with a direct, single tender action approach applied due to its below-threshold status. The contract, awarded to People Street, commences on 19th September 2025 and concludes on 31st January 2026, with a total value of £50,000.

This tender presents significant prospects for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector, given its suitability designation. The procurement's direct method may appeal to established businesses that possess the requisite expertise in IT consulting and support services. Engaging with such tenders could bolster a company's industry experience and credibility, presenting an excellent opportunity for strategic expansion in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

User research Award

Notice Description

Contract Award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6d28cd3-054e-4064-a6d1-679e4c3b30f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fa51dbc-56c6-472a-8e14-b47a5eeefe93
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
patrick.underwood@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

PEOPLE STREET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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