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title: "Survey of Disadvantaged Groups"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2024-07-16"
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# Survey of Disadvantaged Groups

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69c59669-c3c8-4d5a-829a-c373daf48af4

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for the "Survey of Disadvantaged Groups" to IFF Research Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, involving calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £450,000, with a contract period from July 20, 2023, to December 31, 2024. The survey focused on research and development services and related consultancy services for disadvantaged groups, including care leavers, ex-offenders, rough sleepers, and those with alcohol/substance misuse problems.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services and consultancy industry to provide tailored services to disadvantaged groups. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in social research and voluntary/community sector engagement could find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The contract awarded by the Department for Work and Pensions indicates a commitment to addressing social issues and creating positive impacts in the community through targeted research initiatives.

## Notice

An externally commissioned survey of 2,500 claimants from disadvantaged groups including (but not exclusively) care leavers, ex-offenders, those who are rough sleeping or homeless and those experiencing alcohol/substance misuse problems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07accf8f-9017-4ab6-9549-dc6e6e6dda71 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 | LONDON, |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9DA |
| 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 | IFF RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2024 at 11:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07accf8f-9017-4ab6-9549-dc6e6e6dda71
- 21 Nov 2023 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07accf8f-9017-4ab6-9549-dc6e6e6dda71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07accf8f-9017-4ab6-9549-dc6e6e6dda71
  16th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be6e4634-41a5-48c2-98f6-647081b1ff6f
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81231dc0-5c3d-46a0-a7a9-f84603e6a9bd
  Restriction on email files in Jaggaer
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01174da2-ba49-4884-87b2-2254ec152808
  Sources of Jaggaer guidance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49bc6484-7b28-4f43-8db6-4aeb3e50ee94
  Contract Management Framework - Best Practice Activities
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d939fe91-024c-4c52-b6a7-00c3fc01a67b
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2aa6775-234a-4ee3-b1bc-b2d01c6af536
  Sources of Jaggaer guidance

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