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Award

25 Jun 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, has recently culminated in a contract award for the provision of Complex User Research participants to support their digital product testing. The award, valued at £120,000 gross, falls under the services category, specifically social research services, with a CPV classification of 79315000. The procurement method was a direct award due to urgency, as the initial competitive tender did not fulfil the requirements. The award includes a contract period from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, with an option to extend by six months. This tender process is complete, and the signed contract is scheduled for 1 July 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for social research services providers, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability criteria specified. The successful supplier, People Street Collaborative C.I.C, an SME based in London, is an example of how small businesses can gain strategic partnerships and expand their market presence through such government contracts. Businesses involved in user research and related digital services could find similar opportunities in future tenders, especially those that require agility and the ability to deliver on urgent requirements. This contract highlights the importance of being prepared for direct awards, especially when strategic delivery support is needed swiftly to meet government objectives.

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Notice Title

Complex User Research participants

Notice Description

Complex User Research pariticpants to be sourcd to support HO Digital testing products

Procurement Information

A competitive tendered was undertaken but due to the successful supplier unable to fufil these requirements there is an urgent need for a new contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059816-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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 COLLABORATIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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