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con_12603 Vulnerable Families and Children Portfolio - User Centered Design and User Research

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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01 Feb 2022 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Vulnerable Families and Children Portfolio - User Centered Design and User Research" project has been completed, with the Department for Education acting as the buying organisation. This tender, categorised under IT services (CPV code 72000000), has a total value of £4,600,000 and the contract period is set from 31st January 2022 to 30th January 2024. The procurement method used was a selective approach, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 15th December 2021. Delivery addresses are located in both North West and London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that can deliver user-centred design and digital products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable for competition, offering a chance to establish a valuable partnership with the Department for Education. Businesses with proven expertise in user research and design methodologies will be particularly well-placed to leverage this opportunity for growth and development in the public sector.

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Notice Title

con_12603 Vulnerable Families and Children Portfolio - User Centered Design and User Research

Notice Description

To deliver outcomes to build and deliver high quality user centered design and digital products and services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9958fdec-db1a-463a-83e2-81afe8aebfcb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b91327-5883-49e2-816e-a2d97c656104
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 30 Jan 2024 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 EDUCATION
Contact Name
Stacey
Contact Email
stacey.woolford@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
TLD North West (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARSIGHT CONSULTING

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