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title: "User Centred Design Partner"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f924464f-aa28-488c-b9b7-49101e24339d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST"
published: "2021-04-29"
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# User Centred Design Partner

Buyer: BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f924464f-aa28-488c-b9b7-49101e24339d

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## Summary

The Blood Services South West, a contracting authority located in Bristol, has recently awarded a contract titled "User Centred Design Partner" for IT services, specifically in consulting and software development. This procurement process, conducted through a selective method via a call-off from the RM1043.6 DOS 4 framework, was completed on 29 April 2021, following the end of the tender period on 21 January 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £3,000,000, spans from 14 April 2021 to 14 April 2023, enhancing their internal projects with user-centred design support.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses interested in IT consulting and software development services, particularly those specialising in user experience and design. Companies capable of providing innovative design solutions and support for internal projects within the public sector would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The substantial contract value and focus on user-centred approaches indicate a growing demand for high-quality design partnerships in public procurement, making it an advantageous area for strategic business growth.

## Notice

***Awarded contract - call off against RM1043.6 DOS 4 framework*** User centered design partner, to support internal projects

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d324e374-46c7-4070-aba4-98f59eedebe0 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2021 - 14 Apr 2023 |
| 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 | BLOOD SERVICES SOUTH WEST |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2021 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d324e374-46c7-4070-aba4-98f59eedebe0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d324e374-46c7-4070-aba4-98f59eedebe0
  29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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