Provision of Lab Research Facilities for User Research on Digital Services
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Lab Research Facilities for User Research on Digital Services
Awarded 30 Apr 2015
Awarded30 Apr 2015
Value£60,000.00
SupplierThe Talking Shop
AgencyCROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
RegionNorth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 10y 7mo ago11mo term
Awarded 30 Apr 2015Expired 30 Mar 2016
About
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE awarded a contract to The Talking Shop for the provision of lab testing facilities to support ongoing user research for the Secure digital Change of Address Service (COA) and Carers Allowance Digital Service (CADS).
The contract, valued at AUD 60,000, supports the transition of COA from Alpha to Private Beta phases and the continued development of CADS as a DWP digital exemplar.
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