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title: "Impact Analysis for the lower benefit cap"
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# Impact Analysis for the lower benefit cap

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a01b039-5c38-4ce1-b78a-9b3a3396504a

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Impact Analysis for the lower benefit cap", was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, focusing on social research services. The tender, initiated through a selective procurement method, has an award value of £11,725. This contract period commenced on 22nd June 2017 and concludes on 30th November 2018. The tender period ended on 7th June 2017, and the service is relevant to various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the social research sector, particularly those with expertise in impact assessment and analysis. Businesses adept at providing in-depth evaluations and research services would be well-suited to engage in similar projects, potentially leading to further collaborations with government departments and enhancing their portfolio of public sector contracts.

## Notice

The main aim of the Potential Provider's role is to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) analysts to improve their in-house impact assessment of the lower benefit cap and to help ensure that a robust approach to evaluation is taken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c95844-1656-412c-a150-590898434f2f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,725 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,725 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTITUTE OF FISCAL STUDIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2017 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c95844-1656-412c-a150-590898434f2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c95844-1656-412c-a150-590898434f2f
  15th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/333638d6-5900-4daa-b81c-7412503f621e
  CCZZ17A09 - DWP ORDER FORM v1.0 - Redacted

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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