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title: "UKRI Funding Service user-centred design support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-14d715b2-0e3a-41ac-a96c-b2bf9a614550"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-03-26"
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# UKRI Funding Service user-centred design support

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14d715b2-0e3a-41ac-a96c-b2bf9a614550

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## Summary

The UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED recently awarded a contract for user-centred design support through a tender process. The procurement involved software programming and consultancy services in SWINDON, England, with a contract value of £2,058,000 starting from 16th May 2022 and ending on 15th May 2024. The procurement method was selective, with the contract awarded to METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the software programming and consultancy services industry to compete for valuable contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in user-centred design support are well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities. The competitive procedure and call-off from a framework agreement offer a transparent and structured process for interested businesses looking to grow through public procurement contracts.

## Notice

A contract has been sourced and awarded through the Digital Outcomes and Specialists 5 framework (RM1043.7) following a competitive procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afc379fa-b2bf-48bf-a80e-c4ccf21780a0 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2022 - 15 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,991,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,058,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2024 at 11:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afc379fa-b2bf-48bf-a80e-c4ccf21780a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afc379fa-b2bf-48bf-a80e-c4ccf21780a0
  26th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/98a24d8d-ceaf-4e11-9ee8-821c75c5bea8

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