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UC User Research - Job Skills Matching

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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13 Feb 2022 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking user researchers for the project titled "UC User Research - Job Skills Matching", which falls under the IT services industry category. Located in Manchester, England, this procurement process has recently reached the award stage following a selective procurement method, with a contract value of £277,400. The procurement timeline indicates that the tender period concluded on 24 January 2022, and the contract is set to last from 1 February 2022 until 31 August 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in user research and IT consultancy. Businesses with expertise in digital service evaluation and enhancing user experience could find this project particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract allows companies to collaborate directly with the Department for Work and Pensions, potentially leading to further contracts in the public sector and contributing to their growth within the industry.

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Notice Title

UC User Research - Job Skills Matching

Notice Description

User Researchers to work collaboratively with the suppliers delivering the Job Matching Test & Learn Phase to deliver insight into how the digital services are used and what value they can potentially bring to jobseekers

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ee0874-060a-41a0-8563-80f030f83fa1
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, VCSE
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
£277,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£277,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 6-12 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 FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOMENSA

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