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title: "User research to improve schools digital guidance content and tools on GOV.UK"
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# User research to improve schools digital guidance content and tools on GOV.UK

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01c9fa7f-762c-4bfd-b449-2fc59524ccf3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which has initiated a tender titled "User research to improve schools digital guidance content and tools on GOV.UK." This project falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a contract value of £45,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs). The tender was open until 20 August 2018, with the contract period starting from 8 October 2018 to 17 March 2019, located in London, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and research sectors to contribute to enhancing digital guidance for schools and academies. Companies specialising in user experience research, educational tools, and efficiency metrics would be well-suited to compete, leveraging their expertise to address the needs identified in the scope of work. Engaging in this project could enhance their visibility and reputation within the public education sector, providing a foundation for future contracts and collaborations.

## Notice

Undertake user experience research amongst schools/academies on school resource management guidance and tools covering self-assessment tool, efficiency metric, and workforce planning guidance; and financial health checks and make recommendations for improvement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/affc65b5-d796-4f5d-8788-77ec1ea99d7a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2018 - 17 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON, |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2018 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/affc65b5-d796-4f5d-8788-77ec1ea99d7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/affc65b5-d796-4f5d-8788-77ec1ea99d7a
  9th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4d2ce11-2baa-4fdc-9bc2-3c2eddfa1065
  Contract

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