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title: "UK SBS IT18217 Research into User Needs Software Development for UKRI-Innovate"
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# UK SBS IT18217 Research into User Needs Software Development for UKRI-Innovate

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9dc996e3-d682-4e18-81e3-4f72b0429e96

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "UK SBS IT18217 Research into User Needs Software Development for UKRI-Innovate" was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This contract, awarded under the IT services category, focuses on user research, wireframing, and prototyping. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period starting on 5 September 2018 and concluding on 28 June 2019. The total value of the contract was £370,000, and it was awarded on 3 September 2018, with the tender period having closed on 2 September 2018.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in user experience (UX) design and software development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as demonstrated by the successful supplier, Nomensa Ltd, a large firm in this sector. Engaging in similar future tenders allows businesses to enhance their visibility and foster growth through strategic partnerships and delivering valuable services to public sector clients.

## Notice

Note: this is an awarded contract. Provision of Lead UX and Mid UX resource for IFS and ACC projects to deliver research into users needs, develop wireframes and prototypes to build and test. Additional information: This contract has been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c53340f-627c-4a1d-85b8-f673116272ec |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2018 - 28 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £370,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £370,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| 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

- 11 Sep 2018 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c53340f-627c-4a1d-85b8-f673116272ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c53340f-627c-4a1d-85b8-f673116272ec
  11th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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