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title: "PS26065 - User Research Recruitment"
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# PS26065 - User Research Recruitment

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b401423-4d6f-4367-b855-a8cd8e91c706

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by DSIT, as the buying organisation, involved awarding a contract for "PS26065 - User Research Recruitment" within the services category focused on research and development services and related consultancy. The procurement was carried out through a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 dynamic purchasing system. The tender was completed with Discovery Research Limited securing the contract. The award status was announced on 20th July 2026 and the contract period spans from 20th July 2026 to 16th July 2027. The services will be delivered across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other global locations.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in user research recruitment, particularly those capable of accessing niche or hard-to-reach user groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract appealing due to the procurement's suitability preference for SMEs, providing a platform to showcase expertise in sourcing research participants. By securing such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio and expand their reach in the research and development service sector. The procurement, having followed a selective method through a dynamic purchasing system, reflects a structured approach suitable for experienced firms familiar with government tender processes.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights, Recruitment, Content analysis, Impact assessment, Performance analysis, Mixed method (qualitative and quantitative), Case studies, Impact evaluation. A user research recruitment agency specialises in sourcing, screening, and scheduling participants who match specific research criteria - often from hard-to-reach or niche user groups.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dd4214c-054f-4b68-b832-d145aa32cf69 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

- 20 Jul 2026 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dd4214c-054f-4b68-b832-d145aa32cf69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dd4214c-054f-4b68-b832-d145aa32cf69
  20th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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