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title: "CCS User Research Platform"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE : CABINET OFFICE"
published: "2021-08-23"
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# CCS User Research Platform

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE : CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72693084-ab4d-47c9-9fc5-793a8224026e

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the "CCS User Research Platform," initiated by the Crown Commercial Service (Cabinet Office), which operates in the computer audit and testing services sector. This contract is based in London, United Kingdom, and is currently in the Award stage. The procurement method employed was a single tender action, with a total contract value of £52,000. The contract period is set to commence from 27th July 2021 and will run until 26th July 2022. The tender period concluded on 22nd July 2021.

This awarded contract presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing user research and testing services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive digital solutions. Companies in the technology and consulting sectors, especially those with expertise in user experience and software testing, would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders within this procurement space. As public sector contracts often favour proven service providers, established firms may find robust growth potential in this area.

## Notice

CCS User Research Platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81a1bbfb-ea1f-4ab6-9ddc-060d83906871 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2021 - 26 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE : CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | USER TESTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2021 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81a1bbfb-ea1f-4ab6-9ddc-060d83906871

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81a1bbfb-ea1f-4ab6-9ddc-060d83906871
  23rd August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e29883fb-4bb7-4c7c-af8c-c689138e42d0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86a5c66d-ad0e-4b4f-9026-ccfb8ce6726b

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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