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CCS User Research Platform

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE : CABINET OFFICE

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23 Aug 2021 at 16:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the "CCS User Research Platform," initiated by the Crown Commercial Service (Cabinet Office), which operates in the computer audit and testing services sector. This contract is based in London, United Kingdom, and is currently in the Award stage. The procurement method employed was a single tender action, with a total contract value of £52,000. The contract period is set to commence from 27th July 2021 and will run until 26th July 2022. The tender period concluded on 22nd July 2021.

This awarded contract presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing user research and testing services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive digital solutions. Companies in the technology and consulting sectors, especially those with expertise in user experience and software testing, would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders within this procurement space. As public sector contracts often favour proven service providers, established firms may find robust growth potential in this area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCS User Research Platform

Notice Description

CCS User Research Platform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72693084-ab4d-47c9-9fc5-793a8224026e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81a1bbfb-ea1f-4ab6-9ddc-060d83906871
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2021 - 26 Jul 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE : CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

USER TESTING

Further Information

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