Tender

Mobile Games Design Framework

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Aston University is currently in the Tender stage of its procurement process for the "Mobile Games Design Framework," which falls under the services category, specifically focusing on miscellaneous software packages and programming services. Interested suppliers are required to submit Expressions of Interest by 22nd April 2016, with shortlisted candidates receiving an Invitation to Tender by 27th April 2016. The contract value is set at £45,000, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2016, lasting until 1st September 2017. The delivery location for this contract will be in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software development and gaming sectors, particularly those with expertise in game design for commercial applications. Firms that specialise in creating tailored software solutions, particularly for industries adopting servitization strategies, will find this procurement exceptionally suitable. With the expectation of inviting 8-12 companies to tender, this is an excellent chance for developers seeking to expand their portfolios in the gaming sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Games Design Framework

Notice Description

The Advanced Services Group (ASG) at Aston Business School, in collaboration with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre at Sheffield (AMRC), are seeking to engage a small group of preferred suppliers to accelerate the production of games that support businesses adopting servitization. Additional information: Initially, we invite companies to submit an Expression of Interest to produce a game for the Advanced Services Group. We must receive Expressions of Interest by 22nd April 2016. How we will judge these can be found in the sections Requirements and Terms of Reference. We will send an Invitation to Tender by 27th April 2016 to companies we have shortlisted. We anticipate that we will invite 8-12 companies to tender Expressions of Interest, submitted to d.andrews@aston.ac.uk . None

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b80ab2f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1fe1f4-d6cd-4b49-ab87-fb9a40fa048d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2016 - 1 Sep 2017 1-2 years
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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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