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title: "25099 Move to Universal Credit"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2023-04-13"
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# 25099 Move to Universal Credit

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fafbc50e-3f27-4341-88c3-d36fb2842948

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract titled "Move to Universal Credit" to Ipsos UK. The contract falls under the research and development services category and is valued at £450,000. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on 13th February 2023, and the contract period runs from 28th March 2023 to 27th March 2025.

This tender by the Department for Work and Pensions offers opportunities for businesses, particularly in the research and consultancy services sector, to contribute to the 'Move to UC' programme. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in fast-paced research projects that inform design and build processes would find this tender attractive for business growth.

## Notice

Move to Universal Credit This call-off contract will be used to deliver fast-paced research about the next phases of the 'Move to UC' programme over 3 years. The findings of the research will inform the design and build process, supporting the 'test and learn' approach of the Universal Credit Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9180b826-3c13-4002-b882-69ffa002e744 |
| 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 | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2023 - 27 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IPSOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2023 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9180b826-3c13-4002-b882-69ffa002e744

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9180b826-3c13-4002-b882-69ffa002e744
  13th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a60ebd5-6d0d-46f4-8a9a-9645e854d277
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