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title: "The Provision of Employment Support Allowance Support Group Research for the Department of Work and Pensions"
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# The Provision of Employment Support Allowance Support Group Research for the Department of Work and Pensions

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52a7dbc6-5b11-42b0-9cdc-96f57c8a8a82

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of Employment Support Allowance Support Group Research was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, based in Liverpool, England. This tender falls under the social research services category and has a total value of £305,000. The procurement method used was classified as 'Other', with the tender period ending on 28th June 2017. The contract commenced on 29th June 2017 and is scheduled to conclude on 28th February 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social research services. Companies that focus on research methodologies, data analysis, and have expertise in public sector research would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with contracts of this magnitude can help enhance a firm's reputation and expand its portfolio, leading to potential future ventures within similar governmental contracts.

## Notice

Please see attached documents for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45564d1-5ec2-42f4-9c78-23430a6a7054 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £305,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £305,000 |
| 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 | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2017 at 14:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45564d1-5ec2-42f4-9c78-23430a6a7054
- 31 Jul 2017 at 14:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45564d1-5ec2-42f4-9c78-23430a6a7054
- 31 Jul 2017 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45564d1-5ec2-42f4-9c78-23430a6a7054

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45564d1-5ec2-42f4-9c78-23430a6a7054
  31st July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1d12848-d8e7-4cc2-88a6-1a569ebd1544
  CCZZ17A12 Order Form [Redacted]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94c26b40-d219-4595-a255-aab7139cad59
  CCZZ17A12 Framework Award Letter [Redacted]

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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