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DOS 3 User Research Capability

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DOS 3 User Research Capability" was conducted by the Department for Education, based in Coventry, England. This tender falls under the IT services sector, specifically focused on consulting, software development, Internet services, and support. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 18th November 2019 to 17th November 2021, with the total value set at £1.5 million. The tender period concluded on 26th September 2019.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in user research and user-centred service design, particularly those with experience in the education and social care sectors. Suitable competitors include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as the tender is marked for their participation, alongside larger firms with established capabilities in IT services. Companies with a focus on enhancing user engagement and service improvement will find this contract aligns well with their expertise and growth strategies.

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Notice Title

DOS 3 User Research Capability

Notice Description

User Research capabilities to help the department deliver and continuously improve user-centred education and social care services and to build user research knowledge and capability within the department

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eceeb7b1-5308-4121-8de2-a1be5c565a99
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2620766c-3ff4-4e09-9d03-db7eb147f9c3
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2019 - 17 Nov 2021 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 EDUCATION
Contact Name
Ayaz Akram
Contact Email
ayaz.akram@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

CIVICA

ENGINE PARTNERS

FUTUREGOV.

NOMENSA

WE ARE SNOOK

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