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User Testing for Historic England Homepage - AWARD

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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14 Oct 2024 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England, located in Wiltshire and based at Firefly Avenue, Swindon, has awarded a contract for user testing sessions to test the homepage design and new brand. The procurement process, classified under Software Testing and Computer Testing Services, involved an open procedure starting on 7th October 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. The contract was awarded on 8th October 2024 to CIVIC Computing Ltd, from Edinburgh, with a total value of £13,480. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract covers services rendered in various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in software and computer testing services. It is particularly advantageous for companies possessing strong capabilities in user experience (UX) and interface testing, as well as those looking to collaborate with historical and cultural institutions. Although this specific contract does not target SMEs or VCSEs, it still allows companies within the tech industry to showcase their expertise, enhance their portfolios, and potentially establish enduring partnerships with a prestigious organisation like Historic England.

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Notice Title

User Testing for Historic England Homepage - AWARD

Notice Description

User testing sessions to test homepage design and new brand

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cce05913-8634-4370-9292-d70cc3b00cd1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45ee934f-dc3c-4b12-8d38-95f031a1e51c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72254000 - Software testing

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 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
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVIC COMPUTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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