Award

Rivercraft Games

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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27 Oct 2022 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of three new video games under the title 'Rivercraft Games'. The contract aims to support the Minecraft initiative by educating young people about flooding, drought, and water efficiency. The contract value is £70,000, and the procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is from November 7, 2022, to February 17, 2023, with the tender period ending on October 25, 2022.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses in the services industry, particularly those involved in developing educational video games. The Environment Agency, as the buying organisation, seeks to work with small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses interested in creating impactful educational games related to environmental issues have the chance to contribute to this initiative, enhancing youth awareness about flood prevention and water conservation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rivercraft Games

Notice Description

The purpose of the contract is to provide three new games as part of the Minecraft initiative using funding allocated during 2022-23 financial year. The primary aim of the games are to enable young people to understand more about flooding, mitigation, prevention, drought and its impacts, their local environment, and water efficiency measures that people can take in their homes. Examples of in-game learning include: * Learning about the different types of nature based solutions to flooding. * Learning about different types of Sustainable Urban Drainage to reduce flood risk. * Learning about the impacts of drought on farming and wildlife. The games will also include teacher resources such as lesson plans and video guides.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5700bfdf-7652-4bd3-a1f1-6e995d408dae
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
Not specified

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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2022 - 17 Feb 2023 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOCKBUILDERS

Further Information

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