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title: "Recruitment of User Research Participants for GOV.UK Programme"
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# Recruitment of User Research Participants for GOV.UK Programme

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0858a17-cd48-4006-a927-df329c7ed80e

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service has completed a selective procurement process for recruiting user research participants for the GOV.UK Programme. This procurement, categorized under Social Research Services, used a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is reported as awarded, with Acumen Field Limited, an SME, being the successful supplier. The total contract value is £110,000, and the service location is primarily based in London, England, with the postal code SW1A 2BQ. The contract period started on 8th May 2025 and will conclude on 7th May 2026. The tender period ended on 7th May 2025, and the award date was 28th April 2025.

This tender creates opportunities for SMEs specialising in social research services to engage with large public sector projects. Businesses that can provide innovative and efficient user recruitment strategies will be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Participating in these contracts allows SMEs to gain valuable experience and references, enhancing their credibility and positioning in the public sector market. This specific opportunity, focusing on user research for the GOV.UK programme, is ideal for companies proficient in socio-digital solutions and participant recruitment methodologies.

## Notice

Recruitment of Research Participants for GOV.UK Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a1a05b5-ba86-440b-b9be-684cb4a875ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2025 - 7 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | ACUMEN FIELD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a1a05b5-ba86-440b-b9be-684cb4a875ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a1a05b5-ba86-440b-b9be-684cb4a875ba
  25th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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