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title: "DBS Digital User Researcher"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f80686fa-23fe-4458-bbc5-dc62d80fd044"
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buyer: "MOD DE&S ISS CORSHAM"
published: "2017-03-23"
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# DBS Digital User Researcher

Buyer: MOD DE&S ISS CORSHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f80686fa-23fe-4458-bbc5-dc62d80fd044

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DBS Digital User Researcher" was initiated by the Ministry of Defence's DE&S ISS Corsham, located in Corsham, England. The contract is categorised under research and development services, with a total value of £15,700. The procurement method used is classified as 'Other', and the tender was completed after its end date on 10th January 2017, with the contract period running from 13th February to 31st March 2017. The awarded supplier for this tender is Certes Computing Limited.

This tender presents opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) capable of conducting user research and developing digital solutions, as DBS aims to enhance citizen access to historical military service records. Companies specialising in user experience (UX) design and digital development would be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, leveraging their expertise to meet the needs of the Ministry of Defence in optimising their front-end processes.

## Notice

DBS is tasked with improving the front end process for citizens to request access to historical military service records via the www.gov.uk website. DBS require a prototype to be created to digitise a consolidated form that is editable online and constructive plan to enable skills transfer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/400c79a6-94d2-4226-933c-84eeeea31f82 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,700 |
| 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 | MOD DE&S ISS CORSHAM |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CERTES COMPUTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2017 at 15:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/400c79a6-94d2-4226-933c-84eeeea31f82
- 23 Mar 2017 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/400c79a6-94d2-4226-933c-84eeeea31f82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/400c79a6-94d2-4226-933c-84eeeea31f82
  23rd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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