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Service Designer (2 months, 3 days per week)

DIGITAL CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2020 at 12:53

Award Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2020 at 15:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Digital Catapult Services Limited seeking a Service Designer for an engagement lasting two months, working three days a week. This initiative falls under the research and development services sector and is located in London. The tender was opened on 17th February 2020, with the submission deadline having passed on 21st February 2020. The contract is valued at £9,000 and employs an open procurement method, specifically aimed at addressing the human-centred design needs of artificial intelligence startups.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in service design, user experience, and consultancy services within the digital and AI sectors. Companies that possess expertise in human-centred design methodologies and have experience collaborating with startups will find themselves well-suited to compete for similar tenders, fostering innovative solutions tailored to emerging technologies. Additionally, organisations with a strong understanding of the AI landscape and agile design processes may greatly benefit from engaging in such projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service Designer (2 months, 3 days per week)

Notice Description

Digital Catapult is looking for a service designer to join Digital Catapult. You will work on the Machine Intelligence (MI) Garage programme to contribute to our human centred design and ethics toolkits, co-facilitate and design workshops and conduct consultations with artificial intelligence (AI) startups. The role would suit an individual who is proactive, creative, flexible, smart, collaborative, a fast learner and comfortable working across all stages of projects from planning to delivery. The proposed work is in two parts: (1) Working with our MI Garage team to deliver a series of targeted interventions for our cohort companies in the areas of Human Centred Design (HCD), UX and Service Design. These interventions will take the form of individual consultations and at least one group workshop. (2) Conducting a parallel research activity to adapt existing HCD tools for the context of AI startups and develop new tools where needed. This work will be informed by the experience gained through the targeted interventions as well the experience of the candidate. What You'll Do: - You'll collaborate with AI startups on our MI Garage programme, applying the design process to fundamentally de risk the development of prototype AI products by combining business needs with customer insight driven methodologies - You will work with our design and innovation teams to plan and facilitate workshops on user experience and service design for MI Garage startups - Through your interactions with AI startups on the programme you will work with our AI and design teams to create relevant design resources that are tailored to the needs of AI startups. What We're Looking For: - You can speak to everyone in their language - You're a great visual thinker, communicator and team player - You love sinking your teeth into complex challenges and comfortable translating these into simple-to-grasp concepts - You are a hands-on designer who can translate users' experiences into insight that improves services and build concepts that can be validated and iterated on - You have a Master's degree in Service Design, User Experience, Design Management or similar. Additional information: Please apply directly to the buyer using the link provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d834052-2f9a-4b52-9402-86d054988801
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/407deb2e-0041-4c44-b659-ce5cab6f4217
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 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
DIGITAL CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2RA
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APARMITA SHARMA

Further Information

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