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title: "DN285342 User Research Participant 'Note: Published for completeness, see description for details.'"
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published: "2018-06-20"
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# DN285342 User Research Participant 'Note: Published for completeness, see description for details.'

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c20cde32-1990-41e7-9e0a-f6ab9ce89470

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade is currently overseeing a tender process for the provision of User Research Participant Services, with a contract value of £75,000. The procurement process falls within the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services. The tender was published on 20 June 2018, and while it is active, the tender period concluded on 24 June 2017. The contract began on 23 August 2017 and will run until 22 August 2019, with delivery expected to take place at various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in user research and engagement services. Companies that can identify, recruit, and foster participation from diverse user groups would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method utilised here was through the Digital Outcomes and Specialists framework, indicating an interest in innovative approaches to user research—an area with substantial growth potential for service providers in the digital and research sectors.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of User Research Participant Services. The contracted Supplier, will facilitate the location, engagement and recruitment of people to participate in User Research on DIT services and systems. 'This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts.'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c143d62b-cbbc-4214-a119-ac5336337771 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Other (This was a procurement run through the Digital Outcomes and Specialists framework.) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2017 - 22 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2018 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c143d62b-cbbc-4214-a119-ac5336337771

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c143d62b-cbbc-4214-a119-ac5336337771
  20th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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