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title: "User Research Laboratories"
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buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
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# User Research Laboratories

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a47663d4-d64b-487e-8b16-77da576ebf87

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Home Office, which has undertaken a tender for the provision of User Research Laboratories aimed at enhancing usability and design research for the digital passport service. This is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, with a contract value of £72,000. The contract period is scheduled from 1 February 2018 to 31 January 2020, following the tender period that ended on 12 December 2017. The delivery location is specified as London, United Kingdom, and the procurement method employed is selective through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those experienced in user research and usability testing. Firms with a strong background in consultancy services related to digital products may find this tender aligns well with their expertise. The awarded supplier for this contract is ANTIDI LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, which indicates the competitive nature of this procurement. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative solutions and strong project delivery in user experience design are well-placed to compete in similar future contracts.

## Notice

Provision of User Research Laboratories for ongoing usability and design research for the digital passport service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c43c4d1-a01d-443f-80ea-19321b9954f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2019 at 15:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c43c4d1-a01d-443f-80ea-19321b9954f8
- 14 Feb 2018 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c43c4d1-a01d-443f-80ea-19321b9954f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c43c4d1-a01d-443f-80ea-19321b9954f8
  29th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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