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title: "CASS Social Research Call-Off Contract (Re-Let)"
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# CASS Social Research Call-Off Contract (Re-Let)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fa9a428-9b2a-4b22-a931-4924cdda5902

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded the contract for the "CASS Social Research Call-Off Contract (Re-Let)" to Kantar Public UK. This contract, valued at £2,600,000 GBP, falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category. The tender process was selective, calling off from a framework agreement, with a contract period starting on February 5, 2024, and ending on February 4, 2027.

This procurement opportunity provides avenues for businesses to engage in providing research services to meet the evidence needs of the Department for Work and Pensions on various policy areas. The Department aims to commission projects quickly to support decision-making processes, offering opportunities for companies with expertise in research methodologies and varied subject areas. Businesses with experience in providing agile research solutions would be well-suited to compete for projects under this contract.

## Notice

A 3-YEAR CENTRAL ANALYSIS AND SCIENCE STRATEGY (CASS) SOCIAL RESEARCH CONTRACT (THE 'CONTRACT'). THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO COMMISSION PROJECTS AT SHORT NOTICE TO MEET THE EVIDENCE NEEDED BY DWP COLLEAGUES AND MINISTERS TO INFORM PRIORITY POLICIES AND TIMELY DECISION-MAKING. . THE CONTRACT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE FASTER ACCESS TO CONTRACTED RESEARCH AND A QUICK RETURN OF EVIDENCE TO FULFIL NEW AND URGENT MINISTERIAL EVALUATION AND RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS. IT IS THEREFORE EXPECTED THAT PROJECTS CONTRACTED THROUGH THIS CONTRACT WILL COVER A RANGE OF SUBJECT AREAS, REFLECTING DWP MINISTERIAL POLICY AREAS (SEE SECTION 3.1 AND 5.3). IN ADDITION TO COVERING A WIDE RANGE OF SUBJECT AREAS, WE EXPECT THE PROJECTS PUT THROUGH THE CONTRACT TO BE OF A VARIED NATURE IN TERMS OF SCOPE, TIMESCALES, COST AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ef0752d-9844-4f36-a1b6-caa910bd7ad0 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2024 - 4 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,600,000 |
| 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 9NA |
| 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 | KANTAR PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2024 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ef0752d-9844-4f36-a1b6-caa910bd7ad0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ef0752d-9844-4f36-a1b6-caa910bd7ad0
  11th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a002db78-54a8-4221-9d69-af56da6a0fd9
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27fc05cd-65bd-4c40-98cd-ba12648c3ac8
  Restriction on email files in Jaggaer
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7e8ea5c8-a9dc-4785-b06a-fb9c7f17a4d6
  Sources of Jaggaer guidance

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