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User research sprint

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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05 Mar 2024 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has awarded a contract for user research sprint services to Mace and Menter. The procurement method was selective, and the contract value is £41,280 GBP. The contract period is from 5th February 2024 to 30th April 2024. The procurement finished at the award stage on 2nd February 2024. The services procured fall under development consultancy services in the services category. The location of the contract is in the United Kingdom.

This tender for user research sprint services awarded by the National Audit Office can create business opportunities for firms specializing in development consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the suitability preference. The National Audit Office sought these services through a selective procurement method, allowing targeted businesses to showcase their expertise and capabilities. Businesses interested in providing bespoke user research services in close collaboration with key stakeholders should consider engaging with the National Audit Office. The contract period offers a short-term opportunity for service providers to contribute to valuable research and content creation projects.

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Notice Title

User research sprint

Notice Description

A short contract (approx. 3 months) has been awarded via Crown Commercial Services (CCS) - GCloud 13. Services include running sprints with key NAO stakeholders to co-create content to use in user research, run user research and jointly analyse research with NAO stakeholders

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab7f900f-53fd-4f79-bb17-c8dfaee68f56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c5ce54f-4066-4e3a-ad06-7708886de890
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

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,280 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,280 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Central Procurement Team
Contact Email
nao.procurement@nao.org.uk
Contact Phone
02077987000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACE AND MENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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