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title: "DCLG Social Impact Bond User Research Discovery Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0e4aaa15-d16f-44d9-8669-36aff4c843f0"
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# DCLG Social Impact Bond User Research Discovery Service

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e4aaa15-d16f-44d9-8669-36aff4c843f0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service, which has successfully awarded the "DCLG Social Impact Bond User Research Discovery Service" contract under the IT services category. The contract was valued at £19,050 and was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from an existing framework agreement. While the tender period concluded on 18 October 2017, the contract itself commenced on 13 November 2017 and will end on 12 February 2018. This engagement covers a broad delivery area, including the UK and various overseas territories.

This awarded contract presents potential growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT services, particularly in consulting, software development, and support. Smaller enterprises may find the selective nature of the procurement process favourable, as it invites qualified suppliers to compete, allowing them to showcase innovative solutions. Firms with expertise in user research and social impact initiatives would be well-positioned to pursue similar contracts in the future, as the focus on informed decision-making continues to gain importance in the public sector.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes only. DCLG Social Impact Bond User Research Discovery Services. CPD04/118/080 - 00184568.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca6f0ca-7d4e-466c-9f40-edcd26ee1901 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2017 - 18 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,050 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,050 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | ST LEONARDS ON SEA |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN37 7GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Ashdown |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAINMAKER SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2018 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca6f0ca-7d4e-466c-9f40-edcd26ee1901

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca6f0ca-7d4e-466c-9f40-edcd26ee1901
  7th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e383ca45-8987-46b5-aeab-039c4ad62189
  Contract

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