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Supply of UX and UI Research Relating to COVID 19 Tracing App

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)

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Award

30 Nov 2020 at 15:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC - Test and Trace), which is seeking to fulfil a contract titled "Supply of UX and UI Research Relating to COVID 19 Tracing App." This contract falls under the research consultancy services category, specifically focusing on the enhancement of user experience and interface for a COVID-19 related application. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2020 and will continue until 31st December 2020. The procurement method employed was a direct approach through a single tender action, with a total value amounting to £116,800.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design. Companies that can conduct usability testing and exploratory research related to digital platforms in healthcare technology would be particularly well-suited to compete. Smaller firms and innovative consultancies can leverage this opportunity to engage in meaningful projects that contribute to public health initiatives, thereby opening pathways for future contracts in the growing digital health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of UX and UI Research Relating to COVID 19 Tracing App

Notice Description

Additional researchers for User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) testing the QR code registration website and the app in its alpha form. conduct usability and exploratory research and analyse research findings around the Covid-19 App.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f1741ad-4a01-4f53-a274-a8c05b4a4576
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664b6135-a800-4842-b647-ccc901c1db9a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - TEST AND TRACE)
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

FLUENT INTERACTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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