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title: "196 User Researcher/Content Designer.Published for completeness, see description for details"
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# 196 User Researcher/Content Designer.Published for completeness, see description for details

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a617b26a-5bfd-4914-990b-84a476951c95

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## Summary

The Home Office is seeking a User Researcher/Content Designer to deliver IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and internet support, based in London, United Kingdom. This procurement process, classified as an open procedure, has reached the award stage with an active contract valued at £307,200. The contract commenced on 6th February 2017 and will run until 5th February 2019. The tender was open until 6th January 2017, and any interested parties were encouraged to submit their applications before that date.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on user research, content design, and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this project particularly appealing, as the conditions favour diverse suppliers. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio and lead to long-term partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

197 User Researcher/Content Designer.This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019ced1e-d4b2-4ecf-bccb-07e949664a30 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2017 - 5 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £307,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £307,200 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METHODS ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2018 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019ced1e-d4b2-4ecf-bccb-07e949664a30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019ced1e-d4b2-4ecf-bccb-07e949664a30
  27th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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