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Provision of User Research Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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24 Nov 2020 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of User Research Services" was undertaken by the Department of Health and Social Care in London, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the market research services category and was completed with a total value of £25,050. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 27th July 2020 and concluded on 26th September 2020, with the tender period ending on 27th July 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in inclusive research and design, particularly those focused on accessibility solutions. Firms that excel in user research or those with experience in consultancy for health-related projects would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with such services can help enhance user experience within public systems, thereby contributing to business growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of User Research Services

Notice Description

Inclusive research and design and innovation consultancy, specialising in providing research-based innovation and design solutions for the Test and Trace App specifically for Accessibility users.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23e5328f-687f-4b74-8254-94d95c2b977a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ade79b-8bb6-4dbf-b9a1-c9cee46f6097
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,050 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2020 - 26 Sep 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPEN INCLUSION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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