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UCD Capability Services

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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20 Nov 2024 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "UCD Capability Services" under the Information technology services industry category. This resource augmentation contract aims to provide UCD role capabilities. The procurement process was completed using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract awarded on 18 November 2024. The contract value is £4,200,000 GBP, and the contract period spans from 18 November 2024 to 17 November 2025. The services are to be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The tender period concluded on 4 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector to expand their client portfolio and gain valuable experience in government contracts. Businesses specialising in user-centred design (UCD) and resource augmentation would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. While SMEs and VCSEs were not specified as targeted participants in this tender, larger firms with a robust framework agreement presence like TPXimpact Ltd, the awarded supplier, could particularly benefit from such contracts to solidify their standing and credibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

UCD Capability Services

Notice Description

This is a resource augmentation contract to provide UCD role capabilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef888f50-9496-4388-a8d0-c069e5244ff1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43c54f3-991c-4617-9f09-6046028aa92f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2024 - 17 Nov 2025 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

TPXIMPACT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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