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IBCA Medium-Long Term Strategic Design

CABINET OFFICE

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04 Jun 2025 at 09:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "IBCA Medium-Long Term Strategic Design" involves strategic services provided by Public Digital Limited, commissioned by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd on behalf of the Cabinet Office. This project aims to support the Infected Blood Compensation Service, focusing on user-centred, scalable design. It falls under the "Miscellaneous business and business-related services" category and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne with postal code NE1 2DS. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and it's currently in the award stage, having been completed. Key dates include the contract starting on 3rd June 2025 and ending on 19th September 2025, with the tender period having concluded on 9th May 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs in the service industry, particularly those specialising in user research, service design, and operational policy. It offers a substantial contract value of £1,026,000, presenting a lucrative avenue for businesses looking to expand their strategic consulting capabilities within government projects. Bloom Procurement Services Ltd, being the supplier and an SME, signifies the potential of small to medium-sized enterprises to engage and succeed in substantial government contracts, paving the way for growth and increased market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IBCA Medium-Long Term Strategic Design

Notice Description

Public Digital Limited (PDL) have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd. On behalf of the Cabinet Office (CO) to support the build of the Infected Blood Compensation Service in a way which is user centred, fast paced and scalable. In doing so, PDL will support IBCA to understand the long-term requirements of the service and build out internal capability to a sustainable point, in the coming months. The main capabilities sought over this period include user research, service design, interaction design, operational policy and leadership coaching.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-baca64c7-3b49-4384-ba31-adf3ea19a920
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d06bf7da-893b-4dec-956d-eef3e95f5544
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,026,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,026,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 19 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

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