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title: "DfE Estates User Research"
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# DfE Estates User Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46f821c7-4e91-4a48-b3f2-24ce2676de17

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## Summary

The Department For Education has successfully completed the procurement process for a project titled "DfE Estates User Research." This initiative falls under the research services category, specifically within the broader industry classification of miscellaneous business and related services. The contract, valued at £124,750, commenced on 26th October 2020 and concluded on 15th February 2021, with the tender process marked as complete. The procurement method employed was a selective process, initiated as a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with significant operations occurring in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in research services within the education sector. Businesses specialising in user research, data analysis, or those with experience working with educational institutions would be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. Participating in this procurement could foster relationships with the Department For Education and potentially lead to further contracts in related educational projects.

## Notice

User research to inform internal estates programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9546fa4-65a2-45b4-928e-8d78b4809732 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2020 - 15 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,750 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOUS GROUP (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2021 at 17:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9546fa4-65a2-45b4-928e-8d78b4809732

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9546fa4-65a2-45b4-928e-8d78b4809732
  2nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b94f11d-50ac-475e-93de-70f6f1ba2fa9

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