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prj_4673 - Platform and Recruitment Support

DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "prj_4673 - Platform and Recruitment Support" is managed by the DESNZ & DSIT Group Commercial, based in London, UK. It falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research services as per CPV classification. The awarded contract involves the provision of study participants and platform access for human uplift and impact studies, with a contract period from 23rd January 2025 to 23rd January 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the award and contract update phase, with Prolific Research USA Inc. as the supplier. The contract, initially valued at £1,000,000, has been increased to £1,400,000 to ensure the continuity of studies.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale enterprises specialising in recruitment and research services. Companies capable of providing comprehensive participant recruitment, reliable platform services for communication, and payment processing would be well-suited to compete in this sector. The focus on research services within the UK presents an ideal landscape for businesses aiming to expand their offerings in the field of science and technology. The contract not only provides financial growth from the increased contract value but also positions successful bidders to enhance their professional standing by contributing to vital human studies.

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Notice Title

prj_4673 - Platform and Recruitment Support

Notice Description

Lot Information

prj_4673 - Platform and Recruitment Support

DSIT requires a Supplier to provide study participants and platform access for human uplift studies and human impacts studies. The Supplier should provide recruitment and payment of study participants and a platform to enable communication with them where necessary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05184a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023086-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2025 - 23 Jan 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dsit.dttgcbp@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

PROLIFIC RESEARCH USA

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