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User Research to Support Essex Local Offer Digital Service

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2022 at 16:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Essex County Council for the project titled "User Research to Support Essex Local Offer Digital Service." This project falls under the industry category of research consultancy services and is located in Chelmsford, England. The procurement method employed is selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 26 January 2022, and the contract is active with a total value of £57,600, set to run from 14 March 2022 to 14 September 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in user research and digital service design. Interested businesses can leverage the opportunity to collaborate with Essex County Council, providing their skills in developing digital solutions for local services. The requirement for a user researcher implies that companies involved in consultancy, user experience, and digital transformations would be well-suited to compete for such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

User Research to Support Essex Local Offer Digital Service

Notice Description

The ECC Service Transformation team have undertaken discovery and alpha phases of work on the SEND Local Offer. We are looking for an experienced User Researcher to support the testing of redesigned content and Information Architecture for the beta and live phases of the new local offer digital service. The researcher will be working with our in-house delivery team (content designer, interaction designer, service designer and product manager) and a commissioned partner who will be developing the technical solution for the Local Offer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89e5a111-046c-4884-8a6a-90219e7041d4
Current Stage
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2022 - 14 Sep 2022 6-12 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVOTRA

Further Information

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