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title: "Supply of Recruitment of Participants for UX Research Relating to COVID 19"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a3339a2-5515-4ce6-b6c0-1f6fe6895ef8"
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# Supply of Recruitment of Participants for UX Research Relating to COVID 19

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a3339a2-5515-4ce6-b6c0-1f6fe6895ef8

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Health Family, headquartered in London, for the tender titled "Supply of Recruitment of Participants for UX Research Relating to COVID 19". This initiative, essential for the national rollout of the tracing app, falls under the research services category (CPV Code: 73110000). The tender was initiated through a limited competitive quotation method and concluded on 4th May 2020, with a contract period from 11th May to 11th June 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £14,000.20, was delivered in London and the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in market research and participant recruitment. Companies that can efficiently manage participant logistics and provide valuable insights within a tight timeframe will be well-suited to compete. Given the sensitive nature of the research, organisations with experience in public health or user experience studies are also encouraged to consider participation in similar future tenders.

## Notice

For an agency to recruit participants in the Isle of Wight to participate in User Research, findings and recommendations from which will feed into the national rollout of the tracing app.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0fedeb8-4df8-46ba-8166-8806efae5637 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2020 - 11 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH FAMILY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PODENGO MARKET RESEARCH RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0fedeb8-4df8-46ba-8166-8806efae5637
- 4 Sep 2020 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46ece229-fc6f-46b6-a2f8-3e032a2a30cc
- 28 Aug 2020 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e817741-032b-4f83-b3ad-8da47bb5d6b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0fedeb8-4df8-46ba-8166-8806efae5637
  25th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46ece229-fc6f-46b6-a2f8-3e032a2a30cc
  4th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e817741-032b-4f83-b3ad-8da47bb5d6b5
  28th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kCy4/Tf4BCer8I_GwQnj0cUzCCI2BE9vWtsrKX5pqVVsx61o
  Signed Copy Supply of Recruitment of Participants for UX Research Relating to COVID 19 Tracing App PODENGO_Redacted

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