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Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) Strategic Design Tender

CABINET OFFICE

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26 Sep 2025 at 07:09

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30 Oct 2024 at 15:44

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29 Oct 2024 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has completed a public procurement process for the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) Strategic Design Tender. The process was part of a tender for research and development services and related consultancy services, categorised under CPV code 73000000. The location for service delivery is based in Gateshead, NE8 2ET, England. The procurement process involved a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the awarded contract valued at GBP 1,247,000. Public Digital Limited was appointed to design and run a discovery for the IBCA's service design, with the service covering a remit across the entire UK. The contract period is from 29th October 2024 to 31st March 2025, and the procurement was concluded with an active award status on 25th October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those specialising in consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability criteria. The procurement initiative allows businesses to engage with a high-profile project led by the Cabinet Office, offering exposure and potential for further opportunities in public sector projects. Businesses noted for their expertise in digital service design and those capable of navigating complex service remits across the UK would find this tender particularly well-suited for their growth and development strategies.

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Notice Title

Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) Strategic Design Tender

Notice Description

Public Digital Limited (Public Digital) have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Limited on behalf of Cabinet Office to design and run a discovery for IBCA's service design, recognising its remit across the whole of the UK

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9336bb44-9eb7-4667-af59-937fd1f51a9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a4dfaa0-6ee6-43e2-abe7-2797be7d0e63
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
£1,247,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,247,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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