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title: "Project_25916 USS User Research"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Project_25916 USS User Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed76a4bd-0c9e-4027-96b7-ae22836c064e

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for the project titled "Project_25916 USS User Research" in the IT services industry category. The contract, valued at GBP 29,100, involves short-term user research services with a contract period from 31st July 2023 to 20th October 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 7th July 2023.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector. Businesses well-suited to compete should have expertise in consulting, software development, and Internet support services. The Department for Work and Pensions, as the contracting authority, has identified Lion & Mason as the supplier for this contract, indicating potential collaboration prospects within this procurement process.

## Notice

Short-term (3 month) Contract for USS User Research outcome contract under DOS 6.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fab79f15-b80b-4824-9d2b-ee0b7f945a55 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2023 - 20 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,100 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3LR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LION & MASON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2023 at 07:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fab79f15-b80b-4824-9d2b-ee0b7f945a55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fab79f15-b80b-4824-9d2b-ee0b7f945a55
  3rd August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/739cda2d-e345-44da-9d2f-ec2754f627f7
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