Award

ESF User researcher

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

12 Feb 2018 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involved the Department for Work and Pensions, seeking a user researcher for an ESF/DCLG project. This tender, titled "ESF User Researcher", falls under the industry category of computer audit consultancy services (CPV code 72150000) and was based in Leeds, England. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. While the tender period concluded on 4 March 2016, the contract ran from 24 March 2016 to 23 April 2018, with an awarded value of £82,499. The award date was 20 March 2016, but the information has been published for transparency purposes as of 12 February 2018.

This contract presents an opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those offering user research and IT consultancy services, to expand their business within the public sector. While this specific award has been completed, similar future opportunities may arise under the Department for Work and Pensions, especially for businesses equipped to engage in selective procurement processes. Companies specialising in computer audit consultancy could find advantageous prospects in subsequent tenders for similar projects.

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Notice Title

ESF User researcher

Notice Description

User researcher for ESF/DCLG Project (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea213551-880f-489d-9482-6d3600f3eae2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef1c1ce7-d2d6-4a8a-9d20-b9e071481b93
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,499 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,499 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20169 years ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2016 - 23 Apr 2018 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VALTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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