Tender

PlanX - User Research and Content Design Project

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

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Tender

28 Feb 2025 at 01:01

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lambeth is inviting tenders for the "PlanX - User Research and Content Design Project" under the Research consultancy services category. This project aims to enhance the PlanX digital initiative, and it requires the expertise of up to two User Researchers and one Content Designer with a background in testing, research, and analysis. The procurement stage is currently open for tenders, and the deadline for submission is 14 March 2025 at 12 noon. The project is to be executed in Lambeth, London (postal code SW2 2RW), with the contract period commencing on 1 April 2025 and concluding on 31 March 2026. This open procedure (above threshold) tender was published on 28 February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital improvement, user research, and content design. Companies with experience in town planning, the planning application process, and agile working methodologies are particularly well-suited for this project. Collaborative working skills are essential since the successful supplier will work closely with Lambeth Council, its 20 Council partners, and other major stakeholders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, providing a platform for growth and collaboration within the sector.

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Notice Title

PlanX - User Research and Content Design Project

Notice Description

Lambeth Council are seeking the services of up to two User Researchers (UR) and one Content Designer (CD) with expertise in testing/research/analysis to work on the PlanX digital project. PlanX is one of the lead projects of MHCLG's Open Digital Planning initiative, further details of which are available from here - Plan X https://www.planx.uk The successful supplier will lead the User Research function of the PlanX project and work with the project software developers Open Systems Lab (OSL) on content design. Knowledge of town planning and the planning application process, experience of working on digital improvements and experience of agile working would be beneficial. Collaborative working skills is essential. The successful supplier will work closely with both the team at Lambeth Council, our 20 Council partners and OSL, and engage with the other major stakeholders who form part of the overall project. If this Opportunity is of interest to you please find attached the Details of the Tender opportunity and how to submit a bid. These are attached to this notice. The deadline for submissions is 14 March 2025 at 12 noon Any questions in relation to the opportunity should be sent to the following; Clare Taylor - ctaylor1@lambeth.gov.uk Greg Woodford - gwoodford@lambeth.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1499bd-ccbc-4f95-94b4-80db86f778b9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
Contact Name
Greg Woodford
Contact Email
gwoodford@lambeth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02079261000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE11 4PH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Kennington
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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