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title: "User Research Contract"
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buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS"
published: "2019-07-04"
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# User Research Contract

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75f421c0-76e1-40ea-8771-fc179bdfe9e2

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics has completed a tender process for a User Research Contract (PU-19/0367) under the industry category of Research and Development Services, which falls within the broader services category. The tender was awarded to PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH LTD on 23 May 2019, with a contract value of £750,000. The contract commenced on 3 June 2019 and is set to conclude on 31 May 2021. This procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 18 April 2019. The project covers various geographic regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research and development services or consultancy within the digital sector. Companies capable of delivering user research and analysis are well-positioned to submit competitive bids, as the project is aimed at enhancing the efficiency of public services through specialised insights. With a focus not limited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger firms with robust research frameworks may also find suitable avenues for collaboration and growth through such procurement contracts.

## Notice

Contract for PU-19/0367 - User Research run off Digital Outcomes and Specialists Framework 3 awarded to.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87763dc9-8160-4ced-bad2-b5b12b9be401 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2019 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP20 3NR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Gaer |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

- 4 Jul 2019 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87763dc9-8160-4ced-bad2-b5b12b9be401

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87763dc9-8160-4ced-bad2-b5b12b9be401
  4th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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