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Heritage Gateway - User Testing - Round 5 - AWARD

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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11 Feb 2025 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England has concluded the procurement process titled "Heritage Gateway - User Testing - Round 5 - AWARD" in the IT software package category. The process, focusing on user testing for Heritage Gateway, is in the Award stage. The contract, valued at £7,900, was awarded to CIVIC Computing Ltd. The procurement process utilised an open procedure methodology. The contract starts on 10th February 2025 and ends on 31st March 2025. This project spans various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The primary contact for the buyer is Julie Smith from Historic England, based in Swindon, Wiltshire.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT software development and user testing, especially those experienced in creating robust testing environments and analytics. While the contract is currently awarded to CIVIC Computing Ltd, similar procurements may arise, presenting future opportunities. Companies with proven capabilities in IT services, project management, and user experience research would find such tenders highly suitable for business growth, allowing them to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Heritage Gateway - User Testing - Round 5 - AWARD

Notice Description

Final round of User testing for Heritage Gateway

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8218651-c723-4eec-bdd1-ec003f633b86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ba13dc5-97c9-437e-bc25-b1c7d43644b0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 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
Julie Smith
Contact Email
julie.smith6@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
+441793445148

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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