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DWP User Research Labs London

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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04 Feb 2019 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking user research lab hire services in London for ongoing user research activities, with a contract value of £40,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 16 November 2018, and the awarded contract period commenced on 14 January 2019 and will continue until 13 January 2021. This contract falls under the category of research laboratory services as classified by the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV).

This procurement opportunity may significantly benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in research laboratory services and user experience studies. Businesses equipped to support diverse demographic research needs will find their expertise in high demand. This contract offers a chance for SMEs to establish or strengthen their partnerships with a major government department, potentially leading to further business growth and collaboration on upcoming projects.

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Notice Title

DWP User Research Labs London

Notice Description

The Department for Work and Pensions Digital requires user research lab hire for regular user research activities in the London area. The research will be varied, with a number of DWP projects utilising the lab over the course of the year. With the demographic participating in the research, it is important that suppliers provide evidence they can support our needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8fa2139-150d-480b-a509-1f7a97dae847
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2493da7d-bfc1-44ed-9058-8291dd5a9f6b
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2019 - 13 Jan 2021 2-3 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUNNYFOOT

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