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Delivery of an Investment Ready Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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19 Mar 2019 at 15:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has successfully completed a tender entitled "Delivery of an Investment Ready Programme" in the video games industry. The procurement was conducted through a single tender action with a total value of £15,000, aimed at enhancing financial support for UK SMEs and micro studios. The contract period spans from 20 February 2019 to 31 March 2019, and the tender was formally awarded on 19 February 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in software services, particularly those involved in Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality. SMEs that focus on the video games sector and possess relevant technical capabilities would be well-suited to engage in similar future contracts, potentially expanding their market reach and financial backing through initiatives like this.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of an Investment Ready Programme

Notice Description

Award Notice: Delivery of an investment ready programme which will significantly increase the amount of financial support garnered by UK SME and micro studios. The programme will also target UK developers of software services and cross sector technical skills, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-455ea6ae-1761-4a9c-9bcf-09732d737ba4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e622d861-9257-471d-bb6c-f0a8fa49bcda
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

CPV Codes

37532000 - Video games

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UK INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION

Further Information

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