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title: "Recruitment of User Research Participants"
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# Recruitment of User Research Participants

Buyer: COMPANIES HOUSE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d235753-4c10-40cf-a86a-8a1cc7a27265

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## Summary

Companies House has successfully completed the procurement process for the recruitment of user research participants in the market research services category. This contract, valued at GBP 60,000, was conducted under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 9th February 2026 to 8th February 2028, with the award to DBAAS LTD formally published on 11th March 2026. The project is located in Cardiff, Wales, with the postal code CF14 3UZ, and it marks the transition from the tender stage to the award stage, as indicated by the latest details in the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process emphasised SME suitability. Engaging in such contracts can allow businesses to expand their portfolio in market research services and gain substantial expertise through collaboration with government entities like Companies House. Organisations with capabilities in organising and recruiting participants for user research, particularly those who can operate within framework agreements, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, potentially enhancing their presence and reputation in the industry.

## Notice

Provision of recruitment of participants for the purposes of user research, and the issuing of participant incentives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be76f1fe-52f0-44fc-ab4b-cb2349bfe877 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | COMPANIES HOUSE |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DBAAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be76f1fe-52f0-44fc-ab4b-cb2349bfe877

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be76f1fe-52f0-44fc-ab4b-cb2349bfe877
  11th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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