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title: "The Provision for Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) and Hardship Allowance Data Processing"
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# The Provision for Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) and Hardship Allowance Data Processing

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e97e059d-e8e8-400f-94b3-d5e1733529c0

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The Provision for Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) and Hardship Allowance Data Processing" was conducted by the Cabinet Office, focusing on social research services. The procurement was executed through a direct method via a Single Tender Action process, indicating a streamlined approach for this service. The contract period spans from 25th March 2021 to 24th March 2022, with an award date of 19th February 2021. The value of the contract is £49,920, with services required across various locations, including the UK and its territories.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the field of social research services. Businesses capable of providing data processing services related to cost of living and hardship allowances would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The scope of this procurement reflects a demand for expertise in social research, making it an attractive proposition for suppliers looking to enhance their market presence within public sector procurement.

## Notice

The provision for Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) and Hardship Allowance Data Processing on behalf of the Cabinet Office. The procurement of these services was conducted via CCS Single Tender Action process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e56240d8-8be1-4ac5-9748-1ec221928d90 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2021 - 24 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,920 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE |
| 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 | EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS ABROAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2021 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e56240d8-8be1-4ac5-9748-1ec221928d90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e56240d8-8be1-4ac5-9748-1ec221928d90
  28th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8b8366f-0caf-46a4-ba5a-390eb43d3ca1
  Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed1484f6-4990-48f9-83e4-1e8840b6e575
  Contract Terms & Conditions

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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