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Digital, Data and User Centred Design Support

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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26 Mar 2024 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Export Finance has recently awarded a contract for the provision of digital, user-centred design, and data expertise. The contract, titled "Digital, Data and User Centred Design Support," falls under the services category with an awarded value of £8,000,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from March 11, 2024, to March 10, 2026, with the tender period ending on February 6, 2024. The buying organisation, UK Export Finance, based in London, England, was the entity that initiated the tender process.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for SMEs within the technical computer support services industry to partner with UK Export Finance through subcontracts. Companies specialising in digital, user-centred design, and data services would be well-suited to compete for potential subcontracts. The suitability criteria indicate a preference for SMEs, aligning with the aim to foster growth within the domestic service provider ecosystem. By engaging with this opportunity, businesses can enhance their visibility and capacity in the government procurement landscape, potentially leading to further collaborations and business expansion.

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Notice Title

Digital, Data and User Centred Design Support

Notice Description

Call-off contract to secure the services of digital, user-centred design, and data professionals. This contract is intended to augment the current teams by introducing specialised expertise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e479849f-1723-44fd-a13f-6d243436dca2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24c20ccb-714d-45e2-91e0-1f96aa035199
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

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


CPV Codes

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2024 - 10 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukexportfinance.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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

FARSIGHT CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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