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DfE Estates User Research

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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02 Mar 2021 at 17:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Department For Education has successfully completed the procurement process for a project titled "DfE Estates User Research." This initiative falls under the research services category, specifically within the broader industry classification of miscellaneous business and related services. The contract, valued at £124,750, commenced on 26th October 2020 and concluded on 15th February 2021, with the tender process marked as complete. The procurement method employed was a selective process, initiated as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with significant operations occurring in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in research services within the education sector. Businesses specialising in user research, data analysis, or those with experience working with educational institutions would be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. Participating in this procurement could foster relationships with the Department For Education and potentially lead to further contracts in related educational projects.

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Notice Title

DfE Estates User Research

Notice Description

User research to inform internal estates programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46f821c7-4e91-4a48-b3f2-24ce2676de17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9546fa4-65a2-45b4-928e-8d78b4809732
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£124,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
26 Oct 2020 - 15 Feb 2021 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 FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOUS GROUP (UK

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