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title: "ESFA - Aggregated User Centred Design"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-688b6bb0-dfc8-434b-be3a-e5f5e0990382"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2020-09-24"
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# ESFA - Aggregated User Centred Design

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-688b6bb0-dfc8-434b-be3a-e5f5e0990382

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education seeking user-centred design services through a tender titled "ESFA - Aggregated User Centred Design." This procurement falls under the information technology services category with a total contract value of £7,998,458. The contract period spans from 18th September 2020 to 17th March 2022, following the procurement method of a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10th August 2020, and the award date was 21st August 2020, with details published on 24th September 2020.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in user-centred design, digital services, and IT consulting. Smaller businesses and SMEs should find this accessible, given its designation as suitable for SMEs. Competing firms will benefit from the significant contract value, particularly those capable of addressing the needs of the National Careers Service and similar sectors. Such contracts can help diversify portfolios and establish a strong foothold within government frameworks.

## Notice

DOS4 procurement for user centred design requirements across National Careers Service, Apprenticeships and Data Science in the ESFA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/368414fa-d6b7-4bab-a683-6d6a25c1c912 |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2020 - 17 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,998,458 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,998,458 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2020 at 16:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/368414fa-d6b7-4bab-a683-6d6a25c1c912

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/368414fa-d6b7-4bab-a683-6d6a25c1c912
  24th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50ac62eb-6d34-48f6-afcb-03d7eec601ae
  n/a

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