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title: "1702-SCR-Niche User Research Participant Recruitment-Call Off"
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# 1702-SCR-Niche User Research Participant Recruitment-Call Off

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab67462f-55ae-4b14-a163-68b7ec4643f0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves H M Revenue & Customs initiating a selective tender for user research participant recruitment in the niche digital services sector. The tender, titled "1702-SCR-Niche User Research Participant Recruitment-Call Off," was awarded on 5 July 2017, with a contract value of £150,000. The contract period spans from 24 July 2017 to 23 July 2018, and covers locations including the United Kingdom and wider regions such as the British Overseas Territories and Europe. The tender's deadline for submission was 29 May 2017, and it falls under the category of computer-user familiarisation and training services.

This opportunity can pave the way for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in user research and digital services. Companies with expertise in user research methodologies, particularly those specialising in digital solutions and participant recruitment, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, this contract may present avenues for collaboration among local organisations focused on enhancing user experience in digital products, which can ultimately drive business growth in the emerging digital economy.

## Notice

The recruitment of 'Assisted Digital' and niche business area user research participants

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d7b11ba-5fa5-4932-a0c9-9eeee8111c93 |
| 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 | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2017 - 23 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 9LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMPLE USABILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80533000 - Computer-user familiarisation and training services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2018 at 17:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d7b11ba-5fa5-4932-a0c9-9eeee8111c93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d7b11ba-5fa5-4932-a0c9-9eeee8111c93
  7th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/407d224b-e3ff-45d1-b535-99780168446e
  Redacted Contract

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