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User Research Capability - North West

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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06 Apr 2021 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently completed a public procurement process titled "User Research Capability - North West" aimed at enhancing user-centred services within the education sector. This procurement falls under the IT services category, with a total contract value of £2,500,000, set to run from 22nd March 2021 to 21st March 2023. The tender, which employed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded with the award decision made on 22nd March 2021, as detailed in the contract notice published on 6th April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in user research and digital service delivery. Businesses engaged in IT consulting, software development, and similar services would be particularly well-suited to compete in future opportunities stemming from this contract. As the Department for Education continues to prioritize user research capabilities, SMEs can position themselves as valuable partners in improving educational and social care services.

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Notice Title

User Research Capability - North West

Notice Description

DfE are looking for a supplier who can provide User Research capabilities to deliver the digital outcomes required, supporting the Department deliver and continuously improve user-centred education and social care services, and to build user research knowledge and capability within the department.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ace91ef-8069-4b32-9a9c-ed1dad30f01a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e60d03-5796-483e-a597-5e41257456d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Mar 2021 - 21 Mar 2023 1-2 years
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 FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alexander.odame@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEXER DIGITAL LTD (FORMERLY SIGMA

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