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title: "The Work Aspirations and Support Needs of Health and Disability Claimants ecm_11933"
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# The Work Aspirations and Support Needs of Health and Disability Claimants ecm_11933

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8369ad0-a0d9-4d20-bbe1-e1b7bb4a9495

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for the project titled "The Work Aspirations and Support Needs of Health and Disability Claimants ecm_11933" to the National Centre for Social Research. This project falls under the services category with a total value of 398,615 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 22nd March 2024, with the contract period starting on 16th April 2024 and ending on 15th April 2025. The work will be conducted in various locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and others.

This tender opportunity, managed by the Department for Work and Pensions, supports social research services addressing employment aspirations and support needs of disability claimants. The project, aimed at gaining a foundational understanding for policy changes and programmes, offers opportunities for organisations well-versed in social research services. Businesses interested in providing research, consultative services, or supporting policy development for disability claimants can find this tender particularly relevant for potential business growth and collaboration opportunities.

## Notice

Using a mixed methods design the research will address a large evidence gap around disability claimants, particularly PIP claimants, regarding their employment aspirations, barriers to employment, and support required to participate in the labour market. This project is exploratory and does not support one specific policy or theory of change, rather it aims to provide a foundational understanding that is vital for many policy changes and programmes. A large-scale survey will be used to gain a broad understanding of their employment aspirations and needs. This will then be followed up with in-depth interviews and focus groups to explore themes in greater detail and what employment support will work best for these individuals. A final research report and interim findings will be produced as outputs for this project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b52ad1a-d723-4f2e-8f61-6246896f2e0c |
| 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 | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2024 - 15 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £398,615 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £398,615 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 30 May 2024 at 16:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b52ad1a-d723-4f2e-8f61-6246896f2e0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b52ad1a-d723-4f2e-8f61-6246896f2e0c
  30th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f70bdbc-7e6e-4e69-8b7a-d63771fcaf77
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