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title: "DDaT23599 - User Research Participants"
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# DDaT23599 - User Research Participants

Buyer: ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a934de10-5b56-42bb-b075-ee020d68cdcb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "DDaT23599 - User Research Participants" was carried out by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), represented by ICS. The contract pertains to the recruitment of user research participants and falls under the industry category of research and experimental development services (CPV 73100000), including related consultancy and survey services. The procurement followed a call-off from the Digital Outcomes 5 Frameworks under Lot 3. The award was announced on 17 January 2025, with the contract scheduled to run from 8 January 2025 to 7 January 2027. The location for delivery includes various regions within the UK and internationally, covering British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and beyond.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in user research, survey design, and analysis, particularly those operating as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract, valued at £337,500, presents a compelling growth opportunity by providing a stable revenue stream over a two-year period. Given the selective procurement method, businesses experienced in participating in framework agreements would be well-suited for such opportunities. The supplier awarded the contract, PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH LTD, exemplifies the type of SME poised to benefit from this contract, supporting business growth and expanding their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

***THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) had a requirement for recruitment of User Research Participants. The procurement is being concluded following a further competition under the Digital Outcomes 5 Frameworks, Lot 3 - User Research Participants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8102365c-8ff9-4de2-aea3-647a37bada1d |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2025 - 7 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £337,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| 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 | ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | PEOPLE FOR RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79311100 - Survey design services
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8102365c-8ff9-4de2-aea3-647a37bada1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8102365c-8ff9-4de2-aea3-647a37bada1d
  17th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c479bc3b-6985-4468-be64-ed1e88d94791
  n/a

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