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ESFA - Aggregated User Centred Design

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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24 Sep 2020 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education seeking user-centred design services through a tender titled "ESFA - Aggregated User Centred Design." This procurement falls under the information technology services category with a total contract value of £7,998,458. The contract period spans from 18th September 2020 to 17th March 2022, following the procurement method of a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10th August 2020, and the award date was 21st August 2020, with details published on 24th September 2020.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in user-centred design, digital services, and IT consulting. Smaller businesses and SMEs should find this accessible, given its designation as suitable for SMEs. Competing firms will benefit from the significant contract value, particularly those capable of addressing the needs of the National Careers Service and similar sectors. Such contracts can help diversify portfolios and establish a strong foothold within government frameworks.

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Notice Title

ESFA - Aggregated User Centred Design

Notice Description

DOS4 procurement for user centred design requirements across National Careers Service, Apprenticeships and Data Science in the ESFA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-688b6bb0-dfc8-434b-be3a-e5f5e0990382
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/368414fa-d6b7-4bab-a683-6d6a25c1c912
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,998,458 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,998,458 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2020 - 17 Mar 2022 1-2 years
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
Emma Bagley
Contact Email
emma.bagley@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

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