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Research Participants

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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17 Apr 2026 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Insolvency Service, a central government authority in the United Kingdom, has awarded a contract titled "Research Participants" to PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH LTD. This contract involves providing services to source research participants for surveys related to insolvency services. The procurement falls under the services category and follows a direct method, executed below threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 17 April 2026 and is active until 16 April 2028, with potential extension provisions up to April 2029. The contract value stands at £60,000, and the delivery is concentrated within the United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in customer survey services, particularly those specialising in acquiring and coordinating research participants. It is suitable for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH LTD, which successfully secured the contract. Such opportunities allow businesses to leverage their expertise in the research domain, expand their client base, and enhance their portfolio by working alongside a reputable government authority. This contracting process signifies an essential linkage between government needs and business capabilities, fostering growth within the service procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Research Participants

Notice Description

Provision of services to provide the Agency with research participants for surveys on using Insolvency services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034987-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342310 - Customer survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STRATFORD
Postcode
E20 1HZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH

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