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title: "Research to Evaluate the Lower Tiered Benefit Cap"
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# Research to Evaluate the Lower Tiered Benefit Cap

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48c07009-4fdf-41b8-a255-c709768069a3

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Crown Commercial Service, which has initiated a tender titled "Research to Evaluate the Lower Tiered Benefit Cap." This project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a geographical scope that includes the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The tender period concluded on 14th November 2016, and the resulting contract commenced on 18th January 2017, running until 30th November 2018. This procurement was conducted using an open procedure method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in evaluating social policies or benefits should consider competing, as the research aims to assess the impact of policy changes on claimant behaviours and local governmental functions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this project particularly suited to their capabilities, given the emphasis on innovative research methodologies and community engagement within the tender's scope.

## Notice

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) wishes to commission research to evaluate the lower, tiered benefit cap. The purpose of the research will be to evaluate the effects of the new lowered Benefit Cap on affected claimants' behaviours and attitudes towards housing and employment and understand what is driving / preventing different responses to the cap. Additionally the research will seek to assess the effectiveness of the policy in meetings its aims as a work incentive, explore how the policy is operating and understand what effects the policy has had on the housing function of Local Authorities (LAs) and local agencies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a873223a-c734-4cf6-b223-1c26e729c278 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NEWPORT, |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| 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 | NATCEN SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2017 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a873223a-c734-4cf6-b223-1c26e729c278

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a873223a-c734-4cf6-b223-1c26e729c278
  14th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f69a6846-8c93-433c-85c6-6205b9af4209
  Contract /Order Form

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