Tender

Now & Then Ltd App Development

NOW & THEN LTD

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19 Apr 2021 at 10:44

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07 Apr 2021 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Now & Then Ltd, seeking app development for their innovative mobile application aimed at enhancing user interaction with historical sites. This tender, titled "Now & Then Ltd App Development," falls under the software services category (CPV: 48000000) and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 30 April 2021. The estimated contract value ranges from £60,000 to £75,000, with a contract period starting on 5 May 2021 and concluding on 23 July 2021.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), particularly those specialising in software development and digital services. Businesses with expertise in creating user-friendly mobile applications and enhancing user engagement through innovative technology are well-positioned to compete. The project's focus on inclusivity and accessibility also opens up possibilities for companies experienced in developing solutions tailored to diverse audiences and enhancing public engagement with heritage and history.

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Notice Title

Now & Then Ltd App Development

Notice Description

We are looking to develop an existing app with additional functionality. Our mission is to reconnect people, social history and society. Now & Then is a mobile application that triggers via GPS or Bluetooth when near historical & places of interest. The app provides guided tours uniquely tailored to each user deepening on what they choose to interact with. Not only can the App be used inside attractions or on set walks - but across the borders of local attractions and local history. These guided tours are easily created by museums, art galleries or any place of interest using our free creation tools. The tools make it possible to use pre-existing content or create new content. The app aims to increase footfall in existing historical or heritage places of interest, the attraction can choose whether the content is free or to be paid for by the user. Our vision is to have a worldwide network of shared heritage and connections. We are increasing public engagement with heritage, history, and the arts in indoor and outdoor green spaces and heritage sites while revealing nearby local history. Reducing costs for existing heritage, history, the arts and storied sites. This is by utilising visitors' own phones, instead of relying on existing exhibition hardware and audio devices that continually require maintenance, charging and replacement at very large costs. Creating a social platform where people can interact around their own areas of interest. Making it possible for people to research and save content of historical interest to them so it can be shared with others. Making history come to life. A set of simple to use web-based tools for the outlet/organization to use to build/populate guided tours/trails/walks using their own brand. The Now & Then Phone based app is used to Power these outlet/organization branded guided tours/trails/walks to any environment inside and out using GPS and low energy Bluetooth beacons. The delivery app is intended to be as inclusive as possible and the database and App include compulsory alt text fields for pictures/logos, etc. It is important to note that testing by blind users using the current iteration has proven 100% accessible on Android and IOS. An added benefit (not a planned post covid build) is that the app is a no touch solution that can provide for social distancing due to its ability to host nonlinear tours allowing for ad hock movements due to others being present.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92f4bb82-f179-42b0-b47c-0f015fc2ec7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce30bbe8-8482-4be4-801a-55145f0aca67
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2021 - 23 Jul 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOW & THEN LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBORNE
Postcode
TR14 0LL
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Crowan, Sithney & Wendron
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

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