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Discovery into how DfE user journeys are presented online

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Mar 2019 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Department for Education focuses on the discovery of how user journeys are presented online. This tender, titled "Discovery into how DfE user journeys are presented online," falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and support services. The contract, valued at £560,000, was awarded to Hippo Digital Ltd and commenced on 25 February 2019, concluding on 24 February 2020. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period ended on 8 February 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in digital services, particularly those with expertise in user experience design and digital transformation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete due to their agility and innovative approaches, which align well with the requirements outlined in this procurement. Companies with a strong capability in applying the Government Digital Service (GDS) Digital Service Standard to enhance digital user journeys would find themselves well-positioned to pursue similar opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Discovery into how DfE user journeys are presented online

Notice Description

Requirement for a specialist delivery partner with experience delivering digital services. Ability to meet users' needs in line with the GDS Digital Service Standard to deliver discovery and alpha analysing how DfE should present digital service user journeys and content online.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a58dda26-99ea-4d7f-acc1-bf9ff1bbd998
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02127f42-0d4e-41dc-9c09-3c063569ca62
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
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
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2019 - 24 Feb 2020 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
Not specified
Contact Email
muniba.saleem-ryan@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

HIPPO DIGITAL

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