# Understanding progression pathways for people on Universal Credit

> A sourced UK public-sector contract award published by Department for Work and Pensions.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Department for Work and Pensions](/buyers/department-for-work-and-pensions/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [I\.F\.F Research Limited](/contract-winners/i-f-f-research/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £162,318
- Tender value: £162,318
- Award date: 24 March 2025
- Published: 12 May 2025
- Contract start: 19 March 2025
- Contract end: 18 March 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 5f215889-88ec-4e2b-984e-8b845b746e2c-844785
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-994f48ee-3c79-4f3c-8c84-24b7a7f29629

## Description

Qualitative scoping review of employer progression pathways in high growth sectors, including desk-based research and qualitative interviews with employers and industry representatives\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f215889-88ec-4e2b-984e-8b845b746e2c-844785)