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title: "ESF User researcher"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# ESF User researcher

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea213551-880f-489d-9482-6d3600f3eae2

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## Summary

The public procurement process involved the Department for Work and Pensions, seeking a user researcher for an ESF/DCLG project. This tender, titled "ESF User Researcher", falls under the industry category of computer audit consultancy services (CPV code 72150000) and was based in Leeds, England. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. While the tender period concluded on 4 March 2016, the contract ran from 24 March 2016 to 23 April 2018, with an awarded value of £82,499. The award date was 20 March 2016, but the information has been published for transparency purposes as of 12 February 2018.

This contract presents an opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those offering user research and IT consultancy services, to expand their business within the public sector. While this specific award has been completed, similar future opportunities may arise under the Department for Work and Pensions, especially for businesses equipped to engage in selective procurement processes. Companies specialising in computer audit consultancy could find advantageous prospects in subsequent tenders for similar projects.

## Notice

User researcher for ESF/DCLG Project (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef1c1ce7-d2d6-4a8a-9d20-b9e071481b93 |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2016 - 23 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,499 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,499 |
| 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 | VALTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2018 at 17:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef1c1ce7-d2d6-4a8a-9d20-b9e071481b93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef1c1ce7-d2d6-4a8a-9d20-b9e071481b93
  12th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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