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title: "Participant Recruitment for DWP Digital Modernisation"
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# Participant Recruitment for DWP Digital Modernisation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a6ed207-d2df-4b11-901c-df5eeb4c61eb

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a call-off contract titled "Participant Recruitment for DWP Digital Modernisation" to "People for Research". This contract is aimed at recruiting participants from UK companies for user research sessions as part of the Digital Modernisation and Efficiency (DME) initiative. The procurement process falls under the IT services category, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract is located in the North West region of England, with delivery addresses in Blackpool (postcode FY4 5ES). Initially tendered using a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, the contract period starts on 17th July 2024 and runs until 16th July 2026, with the total contract value being £200,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in participant recruitment, user research, and digital modernisation services. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given the suitability requirements of the tender. By participating in this contract, businesses can expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, demonstrate their expertise in digital transformation initiatives, and establish a long-term partnership with DWP, thereby fostering business growth and market confidence.

## Notice

Call-off contract to recruit participants from UK companies to attend user research sessions for Digital Modernisation and Efficiency (DME).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88dd441e-02ce-49ab-8468-fea35783228b |
| 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 | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2024 - 16 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2024 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88dd441e-02ce-49ab-8468-fea35783228b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88dd441e-02ce-49ab-8468-fea35783228b
  17th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da5c913d-4303-4f0a-b4dd-9747f36b1e31
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