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title: "MHCLG Urgent Requirements for User Centred Policy Design Expertise"
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# MHCLG Urgent Requirements for User Centred Policy Design Expertise

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-675dad43-b2b1-47e0-84b4-6baed67849b1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has awarded a contract for urgent user-centred policy design expertise. The contract, valued at £19,000,000, falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method using a framework agreement, and the contract period spans from 23rd October 2024 to 22nd October 2026. The contract will see policies and services being designed and delivered within the United Kingdom, with a key deadline previously marked for 22nd July 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT consultancy and software development, particularly those focusing on user-centred policy design. The contract is specifically suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it an excellent growth avenue for such businesses. Scrumconnect Limited has already secured the contract, displaying the potential for highly specialised IT firms to seize similar opportunities in the future. Engaging in such contracts can significantly bolster a company's portfolio, showcasing their expertise in high-value government projects and fostering long-term relationships with public sector entities.

## Notice

MHCLG support for the design of user centred policies and services. This support will scope, design, and deliver policy and service projects. This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65440400-b7f8-4d41-b49c-7a7d13394688 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2024 - 22 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,000,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | SCRUMCONNECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2024 at 20:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65440400-b7f8-4d41-b49c-7a7d13394688

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65440400-b7f8-4d41-b49c-7a7d13394688
  28th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06b283db-22be-446f-b8c4-13a7d67aa35f
  Redacted version of signed contract

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.uk/MHCLG

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