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title: "Understanding progression pathways for people on Universal Credit"
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# Understanding progression pathways for people on Universal Credit

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-994f48ee-3c79-4f3c-8c84-24b7a7f29629

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Understanding progression pathways for people on Universal Credit," was undertaken by the Department for Work and Pensions. This contract falls under the social research services industry category and was aimed at conducting a qualitative scoping review of employer progression pathways. The project covers various locations, including the United Kingdom and several British Overseas Territories, among others. The procurement stage for this process is the award phase, with the contract being awarded on 24th March 2025, following the tender period that ended on 17th January 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £162,318.36, is set to run from 19th March 2025 to 18th March 2026. The procurement employed a selective method, specifically utilising a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents a valuable business growth opportunity, particularly for large-scale companies within the social research services sector. While the suitability metrics indicate a preference for larger firms, there remains scope for extensive industry research and strategic engagement with employers and industry representatives, which can enhance a company's portfolio. Companies equipped to offer qualitative research services and currently pursuing projects in similar high-growth sectors would find this tender aligns well with their capabilities and expansion plans, making it a strategic endeavour for firms looking to establish or consolidate their presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Qualitative scoping review of employer progression pathways in high growth sectors, including desk-based research and qualitative interviews with employers and industry representatives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f215889-88ec-4e2b-984e-8b845b746e2c |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2025 - 18 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,318 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,318 |
| 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 | I.F.F RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 12 May 2025 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f215889-88ec-4e2b-984e-8b845b746e2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f215889-88ec-4e2b-984e-8b845b746e2c
  12th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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