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title: "UC User Research - Job Skills Matching"
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# UC User Research - Job Skills Matching

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d040772-e1d2-4765-8591-d83418831a71

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking user researchers for the project titled "UC User Research - Job Skills Matching", which falls under the IT services industry category. Located in Manchester, England, this procurement process has recently reached the award stage following a selective procurement method, with a contract value of £277,400. The procurement timeline indicates that the tender period concluded on 24 January 2022, and the contract is set to last from 1 February 2022 until 31 August 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in user research and IT consultancy. Businesses with expertise in digital service evaluation and enhancing user experience could find this project particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract allows companies to collaborate directly with the Department for Work and Pensions, potentially leading to further contracts in the public sector and contributing to their growth within the industry.

## Notice

User Researchers to work collaboratively with the suppliers delivering the Job Matching Test & Learn Phase to deliver insight into how the digital services are used and what value they can potentially bring to jobseekers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ee0874-060a-41a0-8563-80f030f83fa1 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £277,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £277,400 |
| 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 FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOMENSA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2022 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ee0874-060a-41a0-8563-80f030f83fa1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ee0874-060a-41a0-8563-80f030f83fa1
  13th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3de94e9-04da-41d0-95c1-0ffcb787f4bd
  n/a

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