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Customer Experience and Design: User Centred Design

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

19 Apr 2022 at 09:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking a service provider for a User Research Tool to facilitate User Centred Design, with a total contract value of £150,000. The procurement is classified under Internet or intranet server application development services (CPV Code: 72422000). The procurement method utilised for this contract is a selective approach, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract having started on 29 March 2022 and concluding on 28 March 2023. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 25 March 2022 and the publication of the award notice on 19 April 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in user research tools, software development, and user experience design. Companies with expertise in delivering user-centred design solutions would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders. Engaging with the Department for Education in the future could enhance business growth and open doors to further contracts within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Customer Experience and Design: User Centred Design

Notice Description

A User Research Tool at scale is required to support the team in the delivery and provisions of User Centred Design

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee007c1-0ee7-4bae-a98d-e80a9f366939
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

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


CPV Codes

72422000 - Internet or intranet server application development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2022 - 28 Mar 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Alex Williams
Contact Email
alexander.williams@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

USERZOOM

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