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title: "Systematic Evidence Review on What Works for Disadvantaged Groups"
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# Systematic Evidence Review on What Works for Disadvantaged Groups

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c576cfc7-3ed0-4dd9-a476-03e3684bb70a

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed a procurement process titled "Systematic Evidence Review on What Works for Disadvantaged Groups," in the research services category. This tender's objective is to commission a systematic evidence review to understand better how to support individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds into employment and help them progress in their careers. The procurement process followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and was completed within a period from 19 August 2024 to 31 March 2025. The contract, valued at £94,999, has been awarded to the National Centre for Social Research. The primary delivery locations include the United Kingdom and several overseas territories and regions, with key dates including an award date of 2 September 2024 and the contract publication date of 11 September 2024.

This tender presents growth opportunities for firms specialising in research services and those experienced in employment support for disadvantaged groups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from such contracts due to the suitability criteria favouring these businesses. Companies in the research sector, equipped to manage extensive evidence reviews and capable of providing insights that can influence policy and practice in social support services, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. Engaging in such contracts can enhance these firms' portfolios and provide critical expertise in tackling unemployment and employment progression challenges among disadvantaged communities.

## Notice

Commissioning a systematic evidence review to better understand what works in supporting claimants from disadvantaged backgrounds into employment and to progress in employment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da53121c-09ad-410f-a5e4-2689ac404601 |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,999 |
| 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 9NA |
| 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 | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 15:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da53121c-09ad-410f-a5e4-2689ac404601
- 11 Sep 2024 at 13:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da53121c-09ad-410f-a5e4-2689ac404601
- 11 Sep 2024 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da53121c-09ad-410f-a5e4-2689ac404601

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da53121c-09ad-410f-a5e4-2689ac404601
  30th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8da7385-8d1f-4e15-b97e-e8cfbd3370c6
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a743e844-dd10-4e88-8bdc-e0e10ac60960
  Restriction on email files in Jaggaer

## Provenance

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