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title: "Provision of User Research Incentives"
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# Provision of User Research Incentives

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e92569d7-620a-49ac-bc16-50fcfaf9b41c

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## Summary

Crown Commercial Service, on behalf of the Department for Education, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of User Research Incentives," classified under research services. The contract is awarded to REWARD GATEWAY (UK) LTD, a large company based in London. The industry category is services, specifically research services, and the procurement method was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was active, and the contract period is set from 3rd February 2026 to 2nd February 2028. Taking place in the United Kingdom, this process had a tender period ending on 1st January 2026. The total contract value is £300,000, and key details were published on 19th March 2026.

This tender opens opportunities for companies specialising in research services to engage in projects that impact educational sectors within the UK. While SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted for suitability in this procurement, large enterprises with capabilities in user research and incentives would be well-positioned to bid for similar contracts in the future. Businesses adept at navigating framework agreements and delivering high-value research solutions stand to benefit from collaborating with government departments such as the Department for Education.

## Notice

Provision of User Research Incentives

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9924e6ab-6f39-4fe4-9c02-0a6fa71491a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REWARD GATEWAY (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9924e6ab-6f39-4fe4-9c02-0a6fa71491a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9924e6ab-6f39-4fe4-9c02-0a6fa71491a0
  19th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1299ea38-1a95-4a1c-9782-1af3a3aa45c9

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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