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Recruitment of User Research Participants

COMPANIES HOUSE

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24 Apr 2026 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Companies House in Cardiff has culminated in the award of a contract titled "Recruitment of User Research Participants." Categorised under market research services, the tender specifically focused on the recruitment of participants for digital projects and included the consolidation and issuing of incentives to these participants. The award stage was completed on 24th April 2026, with the contract having been signed on 22nd April 2026. Companies House, a public authority within central government, utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £20,000 with a gross amount of £24,000, runs from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, especially those with expertise in user experience and digital projects. The contract was awarded to People For Research Limited, a small to medium enterprise based in Bristol, indicating that similar enterprises with capabilities in user recruitment for digital initiatives could effectively compete for such tenders. Given the direct procurement method and focus on targeted participant recruitment, companies with specialised knowledge in market research processes and the ability to issue participant incentives are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business expansion.

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Notice Title

Recruitment of User Research Participants

Notice Description

Call-off contract: Recruitment of user research participants for digital projects. Consolidated with issuing of incentives to user research participants

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037423-2026
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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH

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