AwardedAwarded 28 September 2026
User research participant
Department for Education · Education
In brief
Department for Education awarded research work to People for Research Ltd on 28 September 2026.
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What the notice says
DfE required a supplier to recruit and manage participants for user research activities across a broad range of policy and service areas.
As part of an end-to-end recruitment process, the supplier shall:
• review recruitment briefs from DfE as detailed within the Statement of Work
• source participants that meet agreed criteria
• screen participants against agreed screening criteria
• schedule and manage participant attendance
• manage participant communications throughout the recruitment process
• administer participant incentives where required
• provide management information and reporting
• support accessibility and inclusion requirements, including tech tests where DfE has identified they are needed
• identify and escalate recruitment risks at the earliest opportunity
Research may be conducted remotely, face-to-face or through hybrid delivery models.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| People for Research Ltd | £450,000 | Awarded 28 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 091899-2026
About the buyer
Department for EducationLast 12 months
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From notice 091899-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 September 2026.