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title: "con_12603 Vulnerable Families and Children Portfolio - User Centered Design and User Research"
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# con_12603 Vulnerable Families and Children Portfolio - User Centered Design and User Research

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9958fdec-db1a-463a-83e2-81afe8aebfcb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Vulnerable Families and Children Portfolio - User Centered Design and User Research" project has been completed, with the Department for Education acting as the buying organisation. This tender, categorised under IT services (CPV code 72000000), has a total value of £4,600,000 and the contract period is set from 31st January 2022 to 30th January 2024. The procurement method used was a selective approach, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 15th December 2021. Delivery addresses are located in both North West and London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that can deliver user-centred design and digital products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable for competition, offering a chance to establish a valuable partnership with the Department for Education. Businesses with proven expertise in user research and design methodologies will be particularly well-placed to leverage this opportunity for growth and development in the public sector.

## Notice

To deliver outcomes to build and deliver high quality user centered design and digital products and services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b91327-5883-49e2-816e-a2d97c656104 |
| 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 | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2022 - 30 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,600,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FARSIGHT CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2022 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b91327-5883-49e2-816e-a2d97c656104

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b91327-5883-49e2-816e-a2d97c656104
  1st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a20f6ec-7f2c-4227-a00d-7ed86467f347
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