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title: "User Research Contract"
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# User Research Contract

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12aa7d26-9b7d-4593-a9ca-f9b32d951c88

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics (ONS), based in Newport, Wales, has completed a procurement process for a User Research Contract under the industry category of research services. The contract, valued at £3,000,000, operates under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the GCA Research & Insights framework, RM6126. The award was made to People For Research Limited, with the contract spanning from 22 June 2026 to 21 June 2031. This process has moved through the award stage, with the award notice published on 18 June 2026, following the tender period that ended on 15 May 2026.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in research services, particularly those that can offer specialist support to source and recruit research participants swiftly and efficiently. The contract involves collaboration with various ONS departments, making it an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in user research and the flexibility to respond to evolving research needs. Companies with experience in call-off contracts from framework agreements, especially those focusing on research services, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, bolstering their growth by engaging in high-value, multi-year government contracts.

## Notice

ONS requires external specialist support to source and recruit suitable participants for an ongoing programme of user research. Throughout the contract period, the supplier will work with multiple ONS departments and support varying research needs across different stages of development. Requirements for each round of research will be specified by ONS, and suppliers will be expected to demonstrate flexibility, responsiveness, and the ability to recruit participants at pace. Procured through GCA Research & Insights framework - RM6126

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22d2406c-5692-4387-b84d-5159b4117eca |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22d2406c-5692-4387-b84d-5159b4117eca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22d2406c-5692-4387-b84d-5159b4117eca
  18th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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