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title: "Provision of Government Social Research Knowledge Test"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35935508-53c6-4a4e-8b35-b20e40d4b05b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2024-03-12"
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# Provision of Government Social Research Knowledge Test

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35935508-53c6-4a4e-8b35-b20e40d4b05b

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a contract for the provision of Government Social Research Knowledge Test. The contract is classified under IT services and has a total value of £43,500. The procurement stage was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 5th March 2024, with the contract scheduled to run from 8th March 2024 to 8th March 2027 in London, United Kingdom.

This opportunity is suited for businesses in the services industry, particularly those offering IT consulting, software development, and internet support. The contract awarded by the Crown Commercial Service can benefit companies looking to provide specialised services in social research knowledge testing. Businesses interested in long-term service contracts and framework agreements should explore further opportunities with the Crown Commercial Service.

## Notice

To join the Government Social Research (GSR) profession, members must pass a knowledge test which assesses whether or not they have the required social research knowledge and skills. The test is currently administered on paper, via email or via Capita. Th

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1209ff1c-2046-4d8c-8c69-50e269d4ec67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2024 - 8 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,500 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TAZIO ONLINE MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2024 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1209ff1c-2046-4d8c-8c69-50e269d4ec67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1209ff1c-2046-4d8c-8c69-50e269d4ec67
  12th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a3d4ea9-a4c1-42e9-9e86-71e2404adf0e

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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