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User Research Capability Contract

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "User Research Capability Contract" is being managed by the Department of Health and Social Care. This contract falls under the Custom Software Development Services category within the services industry and is located in the UK. Currently in the Award stage, this contract was signed on 30th July 2021 and has a total value of £1,750,000, covering a period from 15th September 2021 to 31st March 2022. The contract includes additional requirements added to the User Research work through the DCT programme, enabling further service design enhancements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in software development and user research services. Companies that focus on custom software solutions, particularly those with experience in healthcare-related projects, would be well-suited to compete in this space. The combination of public sector procurement and user-centred design could attract small to medium enterprises looking to expand their portfolios and engage in high-value contracts with governmental organisations.

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Notice Title

User Research Capability Contract

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Additional requirements added to the User Research work through the DCT programme. The uplift will enable additional Service Design.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ed50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026083-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72230000 - Custom software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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

NOMENSA

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