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Procurement for user research and insight work to carry out a discovery of NMC's website.

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL

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Award

26 Jan 2022 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) recently completed a procurement process for user research and insight work focused on their website. The project, designated under the research and development services category (CPV code 73000000), was procured through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to Civic Computing Limited, had a value of £32,376 and spanned from 4 January 2022 to 3 January 2023. The initially concluded tender period ended on 21 October 2021, with the award notice published on 26 January 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in user research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in digital accessibility and user experience analysis. Agencies with a robust background in delivering evidence-based recommendations for web development would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to leverage their specialised skills in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Procurement for user research and insight work to carry out a discovery of NMC's website.

Notice Description

Requirement for an experienced agency specialising in user research and insight work to carry out a discovery of the NMC website. This is to find out if the current website meets the needs of the users. The Supplier is required to conduct user research activities and deliver evidence-based recommendations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-751dba89-641c-4134-aa1c-d0ecd9b2121c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae9758af-6aee-4942-b8a7-623e29c3a973
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
SME

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
£40,470 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,376 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 3 Jan 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gracie-Ann Allijohn
Contact Email
gracie-ann.allijohn@nmc-uk.org
Contact Phone
02045241247

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 1PZ
Post Town
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVIC COMPUTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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