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title: "Digital User Centred Design (UCD) General Capability"
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# Digital User Centred Design (UCD) General Capability

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb961904-ec36-48bf-8f37-ccf2f2ede98f

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## Summary

The Department for Education has concluded the tender process for a contract titled "Digital User Centred Design (UCD) General Capability", categorised under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. The contract aims to support the department's digital programmes and transformation efforts. This is a selective procurement conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £3,000,000, will run from 27 October 2025 to 26 October 2027 and includes delivery locations across the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award phase was activated on 23 October 2025, and Hippo Digital Limited has been appointed as the supplier.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital skills and User Centred Design capabilities, especially those that can service a wide geographical area including the UK and several international regions. While the contract has already been awarded, future similar opportunities may arise for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to the Department for Education's support for these types of organisations. Businesses with a track record in IT services and digital transformation within government projects might find this type of tender particularly suitable for expanding their public sector portfolio.

## Notice

A contract to provide digital skills and User Centred Design capabilities to support the Buyer in delivering the Department for Education's (DfE) Digital programmes and Transformation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9460f7e-6811-4a72-9a33-8188ea7cb5a3 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIPPO DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9460f7e-6811-4a72-9a33-8188ea7cb5a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9460f7e-6811-4a72-9a33-8188ea7cb5a3
  18th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34754694-8191-4a83-9534-b1b41f50268b
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