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title: "Recruitment of User Research Participants"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Recruitment of User Research Participants

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4992bffc-a3bf-426c-b529-e18b8ade22e5

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions in Blackpool, England, has completed the procurement process for the "Recruitment of User Research Participants" service under the IT services category. The contract, valued at £26,400 GBP, was awarded through a selective procurement method via call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on March 1, 2024, and the contract period is set to start on April 1, 2024, and end on March 31, 2025. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in consulting, software development, and Internet support services to participate in recruitment for regular user research activities for government payment services. Companies interested in providing participant recruitment services reflecting diverse demographics should consider pursuing this contract. The Department for Work and Pensions is the contracting authority, providing a suitable environment for SMEs and VCSEs to engage in public sector procurement and expand their businesses.

## Notice

Outsourced service for participant recruitment for regular user research activities. The supplier will recruit participants who reflect the diverse make-up of people who use DWP payments services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce8804f0-9f81-464e-afce-c8c0d941d5fe |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,400 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2024 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce8804f0-9f81-464e-afce-c8c0d941d5fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce8804f0-9f81-464e-afce-c8c0d941d5fe
  8th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/454ddaa3-9677-454b-8375-ea6e9d81ab9b
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