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Digital Usability Testing

MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Money and Pensions Service, which is situated at 120 Holborn, London, England. The project titled "Digital Usability Testing" falls under the research services category and has a total contract value of £68,350. The tender was awarded following a selective procurement method utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 21st March 2022 and concludes on 20th May 2022, with the tender period closing on 23rd February 2022.

This opportunity presents a significant prospect for businesses specialising in user research and digital testing services, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Firms with expertise in recruiting research participants and conducting usability studies would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Given the increasing emphasis on user experience in digital services, businesses in this sector can expect potential growth through engagements with public sector organisations keen on evaluating and enhancing their digital offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Usability Testing

Notice Description

The award of a contract to to recruit participants, carry out user research and provide recommendations from digital user testing in a London-based lab in March 2022, to support the development of two MaPS propositions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18159512-890c-4be5-8f93-7a24cac52163
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/549f7094-0f77-46d4-a58c-daa9cb2fa487
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,350 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2022 - 20 May 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1N 2TD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEB USABILITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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