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title: "UCD Capability Services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
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# UCD Capability Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef888f50-9496-4388-a8d0-c069e5244ff1

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "UCD Capability Services" under the Information technology services industry category. This resource augmentation contract aims to provide UCD role capabilities. The procurement process was completed using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract awarded on 18 November 2024. The contract value is £4,200,000 GBP, and the contract period spans from 18 November 2024 to 17 November 2025. The services are to be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The tender period concluded on 4 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector to expand their client portfolio and gain valuable experience in government contracts. Businesses specialising in user-centred design (UCD) and resource augmentation would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. While SMEs and VCSEs were not specified as targeted participants in this tender, larger firms with a robust framework agreement presence like TPXimpact Ltd, the awarded supplier, could particularly benefit from such contracts to solidify their standing and credibility within the public sector.

## Notice

This is a resource augmentation contract to provide UCD role capabilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43c54f3-991c-4617-9f09-6046028aa92f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2024 - 17 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,200,000 |
| 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 ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43c54f3-991c-4617-9f09-6046028aa92f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43c54f3-991c-4617-9f09-6046028aa92f
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc39f55a-4565-4764-af5b-266f6c291994
  C26592_UCD Capability Services_Order Form and SOW Template_v1.0_Redacted

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