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title: "Rollout of IBM Design Thinking"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-df256896-696b-4f38-b3e1-1889e0031113"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED"
published: "2019-05-28"
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# Rollout of IBM Design Thinking

Buyer: STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df256896-696b-4f38-b3e1-1889e0031113

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Rollout of IBM Design Thinking" was conducted by the Student Loans Company Limited, focusing on education and training services in the United Kingdom, specifically in Scotland. The tender process was selective and the contract, worth £157,652, was awarded to IBM United Kingdom Ltd. The tender period ended on 8th May 2019, while the contract commenced on 13th May 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in design thinking methodologies. Companies that specialise in innovative training solutions or have a strong background in embedding design thinking in organisational contexts would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The involvement of a large corporation like IBM suggests a potential for collaborations between small to medium-sized enterprises and major suppliers to deliver impactful training initiatives.

## Notice

Support for embedding of IBM Design Thinking within organisation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57667311-9a7e-4abf-b51c-007f040e1881 |
| 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 | 28 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £157,652 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £157,652 |
| 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 | STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 7JD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 May 2019 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57667311-9a7e-4abf-b51c-007f040e1881

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57667311-9a7e-4abf-b51c-007f040e1881
  28th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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