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title: "con_25206 - User Research Tool"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-07-16"
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# con_25206 - User Research Tool

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6da3b93-326b-45d8-a59d-cb5a109b6cc1

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## Summary

The Department for Education in Manchester, England, has successfully awarded a contract for the procurement of a user research tool at a value of £204,457.5. The tender process, which was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, started on March 11, 2024, and the contract is scheduled to run from March 29, 2024, to March 28, 2026. The opportunity was tailored to SMEs and aimed to test ideas, thoughts, and concepts for the education sector.

This contract awarded to UserTesting Technologies Limited presents an opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems industry. The procurement method emphasised the importance of reaching a wide audience quickly, including learners and employers. Businesses specialising in user research technology and software packages could find this tender well-suited for growth and innovation.

## Notice

User research tool to reach a high volume of customers quickly, including learners, employers and people who work in the education sector. Product to test ideas, thoughts, concepts and prototypes, identify which ones meet customers' needs, and therefore which ones will have most impact on the achievement of DfE targets and priorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5dad6b2-f341-4824-9b03-2e2bb3b1e845 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2024 - 28 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £204,457 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £204,457 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | USERTESTING TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2024 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5dad6b2-f341-4824-9b03-2e2bb3b1e845

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5dad6b2-f341-4824-9b03-2e2bb3b1e845
  16th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5051387-1328-49f8-8f3b-1c8d0edc0dea
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