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Minecraft Education Edition World

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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11 Jan 2022 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, overseen by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, involved the development of a "Minecraft Education Edition World" for the Environment Agency. This tender falls under the IT services category and was valued at £60,000. The procurement method employed was a direct award via a single tender action due to its classification as below threshold. The contract period commenced on 1 December 2021 and extends until 30 November 2022, while the tender was formally concluded on 30 November 2021.

This opportunity could foster business growth for SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises with expertise in software development and educational technology. Companies specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in creating engaging digital learning environments, could find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. By participating in similarly structured tenders, businesses can expand their portfolio and contribute to innovative projects within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Minecraft Education Edition World

Notice Description

Development of a Minecraft Education Edition world for the Environment Agency.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8902f70f-1df2-4303-b23d-ca9528fda2aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/072726ea-eba0-4c4c-bd38-28a96da75e41
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
generic.mailbox@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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