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title: "(DWP) SCE User Research Contract"
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# (DWP) SCE User Research Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d223e8cf-8ebe-459c-a9c9-635132872841

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Augmented Resources to support the DWP Shared Channels Experience Team - User Research. The contract falls under the information technology services category and has a total value of £921,889. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract period starting on November 1st, 2022, and ending on October 31st, 2023. The tender period ended on October 6th, 2022, and the contract was awarded to TATA Consultancy Services. The location of the procurement is in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender from the Department for Work and Pensions presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those providing information technology services, to engage in a contract that supports the DWP's User Research activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete due to the suitability of the contract for SMEs. Businesses interested in participating should ensure they meet the requirements specified in the procurement documentation and are prepared to deliver services in the North East region of the UK during the contract period.

## Notice

Provision of Augmented Resources to support the DWP Shared Channels Experience Team - User Research Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6538536e-07e4-4c06-9445-22ff991884d7 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £921,889 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £737,512 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2022 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6538536e-07e4-4c06-9445-22ff991884d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6538536e-07e4-4c06-9445-22ff991884d7
  10th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e00863ca-6208-4f5e-9392-fab9df0dabbe
  n/a

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