---
title: "Provision of User Research Recruitment Partner"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000742765"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-09-21"
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# Provision of User Research Recruitment Partner

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000742765

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is inviting tenders for the provision of a User Research Recruitment Partner. This procurement opportunity falls under the categories of General public services and Education. The tender is currently at the planning stage with a tender period ending on 20th October 2023. The total contract value is £255,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender must be submitted electronically via the provided link.

This opportunity presents a chance for service providers to engage with the Scottish Government to support the Social Security Programme. Businesses with expertise in user research recruitment and incentives management would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies must adhere to specific requirements such as holding necessary insurance, demonstrating relevant experience, and meeting cyber security standards. Interested parties must submit their Expression of Interest via the PCS-T messaging portal by 27th September 2023 to participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Social Security Directorate within Scottish Government (the Purchaser) is seeking a Service Provider who can recruit participants for user research and will manage the payment of incentives to those participants.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Social Security Directorate within Scottish Government (the Purchaser) are progressing an open procurement to seek a Service Provider who can recruit participants for user research and will manage the payment of incentives to those participants to meet the demands of the Social Security Programme. The Service Provider must be able to support this work by providing access to user research participants, and have the resources to manage the process of engaging participants in user research and handle the payment of incentives (as required).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The initial contract is for a period upto 31st March 2024. An optional extension period may be utilised for up to a 2 years (4 x 6 month options).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488761 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £255,000 |
| Lots value | £255,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488761

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488761
  Provision of User Research Recruitment Partner - The Social Security Directorate within Scottish Government (the Purchaser) is seeking a Service Provider who can recruit participants for user research and will manage the payment of incentives to those participants.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000742765
- https://cyberassessment.gov.scot/
- https://www.dnb.co.uk/about-us/our-analytics/predictors-scores-ratings.html
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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