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title: "In Work Progression"
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# In Work Progression

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1b5cde4-d867-47bf-8aaa-6cff440f4d06

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed the procurement process for a research contract titled "In Work Progression." This project falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a focal point on supporting in-work Universal Credit (UC) claimants to increase their earnings. The delivery addresses include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, and the relevant contract period spans from 27th June 2023 to 11th June 2025. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the tender period having concluded on 10th March 2023.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on social policy and labour market issues. SME (small and medium-sized enterprises) are especially encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria explicitly noted for SMEs. The contract, awarded to IPSOS, is valued at £457,740 GBP, signifying a substantial engagement for firms adept at conducting comprehensive evaluations, such as longitudinal surveys and qualitative research. This project not only provides a notable financial opportunity but also the potential for businesses to contribute to significant social policy improvements in the UK.

## Notice

Research Contract: To understand what is most effective in supporting in-work Universal Credit (UC) claimants to increase their earnings. It will build on existing understanding of the problem developing our evidence on what works. It will include understanding what the impact has been on claimants affected by the recent decisions to raise the administrative earnings threshold (AET) in September 2022 and January 2023 Mixed methodology multistring project including longitudinal claimant survey and in-depth qualitative research with claimants, and other relevant parties where needed, to support our overall evaluation of in-work support in Universal Credit (UC).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ff58f6-e5e6-48d2-84a1-2ec57e90d6d0 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2023 - 11 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £457,740 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £457,740 |
| 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 9DA |
| 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 | IPSOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2024 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ff58f6-e5e6-48d2-84a1-2ec57e90d6d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ff58f6-e5e6-48d2-84a1-2ec57e90d6d0
  25th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9dc3938b-0b05-4f5c-ac60-cbd84e7e5051
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9719bf5a-c571-4b64-a50d-9c42ff305ee0
  Restriction on email files in Jaggaer
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b738cbe2-99d3-475f-b403-4b2d4b8ab939
  Sources of Jaggaer guidance
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ec48e8b-8c54-4c5b-8453-5223f6979e10
  Contract Management Framework - Best Practice Activities

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