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BIT- Behavioural Insights: Methods and Tools for EDI whole day session

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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03 Apr 2025 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has completed the procurement process titled "BIT- Behavioural Insights: Methods and Tools for EDI Whole Day Session" under the Specialist Training Services industry category. This contract, which falls under the 'award' stage, was awarded on 3rd March 2025 and is valued at £13,969.20. The procurement was carried out via a competitive quotation process below the threshold, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract is for services to be delivered at the NAO's London office (postcode SW1W 9SP) and will run from 14th March 2025 to 13th May 2025. The purpose of the procurement is to provide behavioural insights training focusing on understanding human behaviour and decision-making, targeting behaviour change opportunities, and evaluating the impact of solutions.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in behavioural insights and training services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises. Companies with expertise in educational and training solutions can leverage this opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities in a high-profile setting, potentially leading to further government contracts. Behavioural Insights Ltd, a small enterprise, was awarded the contract, highlighting the NAO’s openness to innovative solutions from smaller suppliers. Businesses with similar expertise in behavioural training, behavioural change methodologies, and impact evaluation would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

BIT- Behavioural Insights: Methods and Tools for EDI whole day session

Notice Description

Participants will learn The science behind human behaviour and decision making How to target behaviour change opportunities and challenges in EDI The TESTS methodology for running behavioural insights projects - applied to an EDI challenge (or multiple challenges) NAO is currently facing The COM-B model and EAST framework Why and how to evaluate the impact of solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bcef2889-78cc-448e-87a7-3c7598e7b570
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c183b9-039f-43ae-83ae-406d9b873be4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,969 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,969 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 13 May 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
Mary Zembylas
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

BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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