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title: "Provision of Narrative Testing"
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# Provision of Narrative Testing

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20ad8c64-8049-4fc3-9e8c-c1efe362934a

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office, located in Liverpool, undertook a tender process for the "Provision of Narrative Testing", a service valued at £90,000 within the research and development services sector. This procurement was initiated as a direct award and the contract period commenced on 3rd February 2020, lasting until 23rd March 2020. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contractor, PUBLIC FIRST LIMITED, officially awarded the contract on 3rd February 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in government procurement. Businesses that specialise in research and development services or consultancy, particularly those with experience in narrative testing, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. As this procurement method is a direct award, understanding the buying organisation’s priorities and establishing strong relationships could lead to further engagements within the public sector.

## Notice

Service Provision of Narrative Testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b891c1af-d124-4cf8-b024-09400605ab35 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 23 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC FIRST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2020 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b891c1af-d124-4cf8-b024-09400605ab35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b891c1af-d124-4cf8-b024-09400605ab35
  11th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9234d05b-6ad2-4b83-b057-0486d84b9992
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96c448e4-dea2-4339-be97-2d89935606bf

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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