# User Research Contract

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Office for National Statistics.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Office for National Statistics](/buyers/office-for-national-statistics/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [People For Research Limited](/suppliers/people-for-research/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £3,000,000
- Tender value: £3,000,000
- Award date: 5 June 2026
- Published: 18 June 2026
- Contract start: 22 June 2026
- Contract end: 21 June 2031
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 22d2406c-5692-4387-b84d-5159b4117eca-902633
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12aa7d26-9b7d-4593-a9ca-f9b32d951c88

## Description

ONS requires external specialist support to source and recruit suitable participants for an ongoing programme of user research\. Throughout the contract period, the supplier will work with multiple ONS departments and support varying research needs across different stages of development\. Requirements for each round of research will be specified by ONS, and suppliers will be expected to demonstrate flexibility, responsiveness, and the ability to recruit participants at pace\. Procured through GCA Research & Insights framework - RM6126

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22d2406c-5692-4387-b84d-5159b4117eca-902633)