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title: "Recruitment agency for App User Testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c378801-8d3c-49f5-beb3-36c862bfaf2b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2020-11-26"
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# Recruitment agency for App User Testing

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c378801-8d3c-49f5-beb3-36c862bfaf2b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care, seeking a recruitment agency for App User Testing related to the COVID-19 tracing app. This service falls under the market research category, specifically classified as CPV code 79310000. The procurement method executed was a direct single tender action, and the contract, valued at £15,990, has already been awarded. The key contract period commenced on 20th July 2020 and concluded on 4th August 2020.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in market research and user testing services. Companies that focus on recruitment for UX research, particularly those with experience involving health technology projects, could greatly benefit. The direct method of procurement indicates a preference for established providers, potentially favouring businesses with proven track records in similar contracts.

## Notice

Recruitment of Participants for UX Research relating to the COVID 19 version 2 Tracing App

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5a282a0-f2ec-4e1d-b50b-05f51f2a84f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2020 - 4 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,990 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,990 |
| 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 OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | PODENGO MARKET RESEARCH RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2020 at 16:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5a282a0-f2ec-4e1d-b50b-05f51f2a84f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5a282a0-f2ec-4e1d-b50b-05f51f2a84f5
  26th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kEOE/5P2C.yYXpKLHpp3_Bh7LPNIeSC.c.lO6zGklgUc8kQ0
  Supply of Recruitment of Participants for UX Research Relating to Version 2 of COVID 19 Tracing App PODENGO FINAL_Redacted

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