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Extreme Citizen Science Group (ExCiteS) Technology Partner

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

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Summary of the contracting process

The University College London (UCL) is seeking a Technology Partner for the Extreme Citizen Science Group (ExCiteS) project, with a focus on providing computer audit consultancy and software consultancy services. The tender, published on 29th July 2019, is currently active and invites proposals until the deadline of 16th August 2019. This is an open procurement process, with a total contract value of £30,000, involving the design and development of a user-facing tool that integrates with the Sapelli data-gathering platform, aimed at engaging non-literate and indigenous communities. The contract period is set to start on 9th September 2019 and conclude by 30th November 2022, with project delivery expected within London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for technology and consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in software development and user experience design, to collaborate on a socially impactful project. Businesses that have a track record in working with data-gathering platforms, as well as those that can navigate the complexities of consulting for social enterprises, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project can enhance a company's portfolio while contributing to meaningful societal change through technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extreme Citizen Science Group (ExCiteS) Technology Partner

Notice Description

UCL's Extreme Citizen Science (ExCiteS) group has recently been awarded EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account funding from the "Discovery To Use" initiative at UCL. The funding has been awarded to launch a social enterprise - the ExCiteS Social Enterprise (or ESE), via the Accelerated Upgrade and Market Entry project (AcUMEn). This tender is for one of several work packages to help launch the social enterprise. ExCiteS requires the services of an experienced technology delivery partner to design and develop a user-facing tool that couples with Sapelli, a data-gathering platform designed for usage by non-literate and indigenous communities. A paper detailing the origins of Sapelli is included in the materials below, alongside high-level technical specification for Sapelli Designer itself. This is a fixed-cost contract of PS30,000, incorporating detailed technical design, development and user assurance work. The partner will be expected to work closely with members of the ExCiteS team and prospective partners, liaising with our Social Enterprise Consultancy partner, Tulba Consulting. More information on ExCiteS can be found here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/excites For any further questions on the tender, please contact dan.artus@ucl.ac.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1de419e5-cfac-4ee6-a545-3fcca9432fd9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39915d58-949f-46d2-a704-f0de98590ec8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2019 - 30 Nov 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 6BT
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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