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title: "User Research"
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# User Research

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f34bc08-b6bb-4f7e-b9d5-73ffc7444a0b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking expertise for a User Research role to support the Data Transformation projects within the programme. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software consultancy services. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £75,681. The contract period is set from 20 March 2019 to 4 October 2019, and the tender deadline was 27 February 2019. The opportunities extend across various locations, including the United Kingdom and its overseas territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in user research and software consultancy, particularly those that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Successful applicants can leverage this project to showcase their capabilities and expand their portfolio within the public sector, particularly in supporting critical transformation initiatives within government departments.

## Notice

The User Researcher role will directly support the Data Transformation work areas providing the necessary user research expertise required to ensure the successful delivery of various projects within the programme. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d518854-0032-4f11-aa42-ba16beecd819 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2019 - 4 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,681 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,600 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | LA INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72266000 - Software consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2019 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d518854-0032-4f11-aa42-ba16beecd819

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d518854-0032-4f11-aa42-ba16beecd819
  2nd December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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