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title: "Specialist Research Partner"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2017-04-11"
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# Specialist Research Partner

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56c35063-8653-4742-8477-d0af2ad7ea4e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Specialist Research Partner to conduct social research aimed at improving the experiences of users of court services who are digitally excluded. This procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 13th March 2017 and lasting until 12th April 2018. The total contract value is £103,838. The tender was concluded on 10th March 2017, and the services will be delivered in London, United Kingdom, under a direct procurement method.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in social research services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience working with vulnerable populations or understanding the challenges faced by digitally excluded individuals. Companies with a focus on user research or those with expertise in improving public service accessibility would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar projects, as such contracts could enhance their market presence and impact within the public sector.

## Notice

This notice is for a single tender contract award. The service is for specialist research with users of court services that are digitally excluded to improve their experience of the court process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb0d66db-196a-46c1-a39e-0ff2a4f645f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2017 - 12 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,838 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REVOLVING DOORS AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2017 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb0d66db-196a-46c1-a39e-0ff2a4f645f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb0d66db-196a-46c1-a39e-0ff2a4f645f6
  11th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b0ea39b-2b54-47df-8f26-a4ee451b7cd5
  Redacted Contract

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