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title: "Self-employed Universal Credit customers persistently earning below their Minimum Income Floor"
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# Self-employed Universal Credit customers persistently earning below their Minimum Income Floor

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ca4087d-ecc5-40b1-9bef-61b9439f7723

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions in London has concluded the procurement process for research services focusing on self-employed Universal Credit customers persistently earning below their Minimum Income Floor. This contract, categorized under research and consultancy services (CPV 73000000), was completed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, worth £48,505, was awarded to the Institute for Employment Studies. The contract period spans from 12th August 2025 to 11th March 2026, covering delivery across various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to address issues pertinent to employment and income assessment. By participating in such tenders, businesses can enhance their portfolio, broaden their operational scope internationally, and strengthen their relationship with governmental bodies like the Department for Work and Pensions. Companies with a robust research capacity and experience in social and economic studies would find this contract particularly advantageous, setting the stage for potential future collaborations and growth within the public sector.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice of Research Services for Self Employed Universal Credit Customers Persistently Earning Below Their Minimum Income Floor

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8dd1430-2b3f-4d3f-acf8-91116f73e073 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2025 - 11 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,505 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,505 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTITUTE FOR EMPLOYMENT STUDIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8dd1430-2b3f-4d3f-acf8-91116f73e073

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8dd1430-2b3f-4d3f-acf8-91116f73e073
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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