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title: "GDS Discovery Phase Research"
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# GDS Discovery Phase Research

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8eb6c8f2-b4b2-472d-addf-a6fae296eccc

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "GDS Discovery Phase Research" was led by Highways England Company Limited, located in Birmingham, England. This tender, classified under IT services consulting, had a total value of £60,900. The contract period commenced on January 7, 2019, and will conclude on April 6, 2019. The procurement method used was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, and was in the award stage as of January 14, 2019, with the tender process officially ending on November 22, 2018.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses focused on IT services, particularly those that excel in user research and testing, as the project aims to improve the Dart Charge website for its users. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability requirements outlined in this procurement. Businesses with expertise in software development and digital user experience would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their service offerings and client base in the public sector.

## Notice

Conduct user research and testing to provide an improved service to Dart Charge website users.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6883fc87-74bb-47b1-9cc3-b59e536cecc5 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 6 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,900 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOMENSA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2019 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6883fc87-74bb-47b1-9cc3-b59e536cecc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6883fc87-74bb-47b1-9cc3-b59e536cecc5
  14th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/227d02b1-5c31-4507-952e-f9dd757c596c

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