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title: "Service Designer (2 months, 3 days per week)"
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buyer: "DIGITAL CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Service Designer (2 months, 3 days per week)

Buyer: DIGITAL CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d834052-2f9a-4b52-9402-86d054988801

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Digital Catapult Services Limited seeking a Service Designer for an engagement lasting two months, working three days a week. This initiative falls under the research and development services sector and is located in London. The tender was opened on 17th February 2020, with the submission deadline having passed on 21st February 2020. The contract is valued at £9,000 and employs an open procurement method, specifically aimed at addressing the human-centred design needs of artificial intelligence startups.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in service design, user experience, and consultancy services within the digital and AI sectors. Companies that possess expertise in human-centred design methodologies and have experience collaborating with startups will find themselves well-suited to compete for similar tenders, fostering innovative solutions tailored to emerging technologies. Additionally, organisations with a strong understanding of the AI landscape and agile design processes may greatly benefit from engaging in such projects.

## Notice

Digital Catapult is looking for a service designer to join Digital Catapult. You will work on the Machine Intelligence (MI) Garage programme to contribute to our human centred design and ethics toolkits, co-facilitate and design workshops and conduct consultations with artificial intelligence (AI) startups. The role would suit an individual who is proactive, creative, flexible, smart, collaborative, a fast learner and comfortable working across all stages of projects from planning to delivery. The proposed work is in two parts: (1) Working with our MI Garage team to deliver a series of targeted interventions for our cohort companies in the areas of Human Centred Design (HCD), UX and Service Design. These interventions will take the form of individual consultations and at least one group workshop. (2) Conducting a parallel research activity to adapt existing HCD tools for the context of AI startups and develop new tools where needed. This work will be informed by the experience gained through the targeted interventions as well the experience of the candidate. What You'll Do: - You'll collaborate with AI startups on our MI Garage programme, applying the design process to fundamentally de risk the development of prototype AI products by combining business needs with customer insight driven methodologies - You will work with our design and innovation teams to plan and facilitate workshops on user experience and service design for MI Garage startups - Through your interactions with AI startups on the programme you will work with our AI and design teams to create relevant design resources that are tailored to the needs of AI startups. What We're Looking For: - You can speak to everyone in their language - You're a great visual thinker, communicator and team player - You love sinking your teeth into complex challenges and comfortable translating these into simple-to-grasp concepts - You are a hands-on designer who can translate users' experiences into insight that improves services and build concepts that can be validated and iterated on - You have a Master's degree in Service Design, User Experience, Design Management or similar. Additional information: Please apply directly to the buyer using the link provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/407deb2e-0041-4c44-b659-ce5cab6f4217 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,750 |
| 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 | DIGITAL CATAPULT SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APARMITA SHARMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 May 2020 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/407deb2e-0041-4c44-b659-ce5cab6f4217
- 17 Feb 2020 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fecabbaf-8afb-4c2c-870c-26f8f5a43c56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/407deb2e-0041-4c44-b659-ce5cab6f4217
  28th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fecabbaf-8afb-4c2c-870c-26f8f5a43c56
  17th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.digicatapult.org.uk/careers/a2s3y00000j1iohuan

## Notice URLs

- https://www.digicatapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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