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title: "IPA Benchmarking Hub Service Project Alpha"
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# IPA Benchmarking Hub Service Project Alpha

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22addf8c-241f-4561-ba68-112cdf155d4b

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract for the "IPA Benchmarking Hub Service Project Alpha," falling under the industry category of systems and technical consultancy services. This selective procurement process was conducted under a framework agreement, concluding with a total contract value of £136,300. The contract period extends from 11th October 2021 to 23rd December 2021, following the completion of a tender that ended on 30th July 2021. The services required include the expertise of an Interaction Designer, User Researcher, BI Tool Developer, and part-time Data Analyst among others, to enhance Alpha findings through user research and prototype development for the IPA Benchmarking Team based in London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on digital outcomes and consultancy services, particularly those with strengths in user research, design, and business intelligence tools like Tableau. Companies with relevant expertise in these areas, including small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in technology and consultancy, would be well-positioned to engage with similar future contracts. By competing for such projects, these businesses can expand their portfolios and forge connections within the public sector, potentially leading to further growth and collaborative ventures.

## Notice

The Cabinet Office have undertaken a Further Competition against Lot 1 Digital Outcomes of the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Digital Outcomes and Specialists 5 Framework Agreement (RM1043.7). The IPA Benchmarking Team require a team to validate and enhance its Alpha findings. The IPA Benchmarking Team want to conduct more user research and build prototypes as required. Therefore the services of the the following are needed: - Interaction Designer - User Researcher - BI Tool Developer (ideally Tableau) - Part time Data Analyst, Prototype Developer and Content Designer The Statement of Requirements will be completed in 188 days in total.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65cc1a8a-cd43-4ff5-8cac-5e3308ec5a01 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 23 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £136,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,300 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GULP DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2021 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65cc1a8a-cd43-4ff5-8cac-5e3308ec5a01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65cc1a8a-cd43-4ff5-8cac-5e3308ec5a01
  12th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25720483-7d8f-4433-8fcd-dc797202fa4a

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