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title: "Provision of User research participant - Recruitment agency services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2025-11-17"
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# Provision of User research participant - Recruitment agency services

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56de3b47-4d03-4656-b4ce-67124428ecc4

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by the Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), recently culminated in awarding a contract titled "Provision of User Research Participant - Recruitment Agency Services". The procurement falls under the Research Services category (CPV 73110000) and focuses on recruitment agency services. Located within the United Kingdom, the process employed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was at the award stage as of 17 November 2025. The contract period spans from 23 October 2025 to 22 October 2026, with a total value of £912,000 GBP, involving services provided in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and research services, especially those proficient in participant recruitment for user research. Although the contract was awarded to PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH LTD, smaller enterprises or SMEs could still benefit by engaging as subcontractors or preparing for future contracts under similar frameworks. The procurement process illustrates the potential for growth within the service industries associated with the public sector, providing substantial opportunities for businesses focusing on compliance with selective procurement methods and fostering relationships with large public entities like the Crown Commercial Service.

## Notice

Provision of User research participant - Recruitment agency services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b67319fc-63d1-4e38-9154-c0d775465a25 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £912,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £912,000 |
| 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 | PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b67319fc-63d1-4e38-9154-c0d775465a25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b67319fc-63d1-4e38-9154-c0d775465a25
  17th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9098992-c86a-4e61-8540-e122ef091df9

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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