Award

ESF User researcher (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

12 Feb 2018 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions, which is seeking a User Researcher for the software package and information systems sector. This open tender was awarded to Actian for a contract valued at £500,000. The contract period commenced on 11 June 2017 and concluded on 12 June 2018. The tender was originally due to close on 12 April 2017, and it has been published for transparency purposes, ensuring that details are accessible for scrutiny.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems industry, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the capacity to deliver user research services. Companies with expertise in this field can compete effectively, leveraging their agile methodologies and innovative approaches to gain a foothold in government contracting. The experience of working with a major agency like the Department for Work and Pensions can also enhance credibility and open doors for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

ESF User researcher (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Notice Description

Actian novation (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8fe2c826-23d7-47e0-8bdd-076ab91db74f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f5738d5-9a5b-4dde-9453-010a6bc6d9aa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2017 - 12 Jun 2018 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 WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
crosscutting.technologyp-i@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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