Keeping the conversation going
One of the most common questions we’re asked when we’re doing user research for the Digital Marketplace is “When is this going live?”
Moving from CloudStore to Digital Marketplace
As you hopefully now know, Digital Marketplace will replace CloudStore and be the new home for G-Cloud services.
Digital Services framework extended to 31 March 2015
The first iteration of the Digital Services framework (DSf) has been extended until 31 March 2015 so that it can continue to be available to customers until the second iteration is live. We’re aiming to have the second iteration live …
This week in user research
Understanding buyers The Digital Marketplace user research has moved into a regular weekly session now, as we prepare for our beta release, and we have been understanding more about buyers and their behaviour. We’ve written in the past that buying …
Making the most of your time in the lab
Over the last few months, I’ve been regularly watching Digital Marketplace user research in the lab. It’s been a great way to get up to speed with the project, and understand where we are, and where we need to be.
Keeping everyone updated
Katie Taylor Digital Marketplace All Staff from GOVUKDigiMkt Every month we present a short update to the whole office. This means we can keep everyone informed of what we’ve been up to and share our findings. Katie Taylor is the …
Searching by Browsing
Katie and I have been testing prototypes for the build of Digital Marketplace for a few months now and over this time we’ve become used to seeing the majority of people using “Search” to explore the catalogue. But in our …
Opening the Digital Marketplace alpha
A few weeks ago the Digital Marketplace passed the Digital by Default Service Standard and moved into the alpha phase.
Alpha update
Claire Mitchell updates us about the Digital Marketplace alpha.
Suppliers as buyers
Last week we focussed our user research sessions on suppliers. The first insight is that suppliers are using the CloudStore for more than just supplying. Some suppliers are using the framework to buy because they are inside government. Some suppliers …