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CEFAS23-147 Contract for a smartphone app for UKOT MPA wildlife sightings

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08 May 2024 at 13:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Blue Belt Programme, managed by Cefas, has awarded a contract for the development of a smartphone application for recording marine wildlife sightings in the UK Overseas Territories. The tender was categorised under the industry classification of "Application service providers". The contract, valued at £29,968 GBP, was awarded through a selective procurement method, with a tender period ending on February 9, 2024, and a contract period running from May 6, 2024, to March 31, 2025.

This opportunity, suitable for SMEs, involves creating a mobile application that can efficiently collect data on marine wildlife and related activities. Businesses in the technology and environmental sectors would be well-suited to compete for this tender, given the focus on developing a user-friendly and technologically advanced solution. Cefas aims for the application to be widely accessible and plans to run it as a 'Live Beta' until March 2025 to ensure continuous improvement and maximum utility for various stakeholders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS23-147 Contract for a smartphone app for UKOT MPA wildlife sightings

Notice Description

The Blue Belt Programme require the supplier to create a Smartphone application to assist the UK Overseas Territories (OT) to record sightings of marine wildlife, pollution and other things which may be of interest to the OT Government. It is envisaged that the App will contain some information for visitors of the MPA including text on the creation of the MPA, images and text on the key species and habitats and on some of the threats to the MPA. The supplier is required to develop a Smartphone application that: * has the ability to collect data more efficiently whilst at sea and is available to visiting tourists, scientists and local residents * has the ability to collect data more accurately (e.g. avoiding human error by simultaneously recording location via GPS and time, appending a photograph etc.) * can function outside of mobile and/or Wi-Fi reception range and enables records to be uploaded once the user connects to Wi-Fi. * can be used on the most popular phone operating systems e.g. Android and Apple phones The application must be accessible to all, and the awarded supplier must comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. In addition to the Smartphone application, Cefas also require the supplier to develop an external central database where the information can be stored. This must be an external database as the intention is to future proof the requirement for handover to the Pitcairn Government in the coming years. It is envisaged that the application will be running as a 'Live Beta' until March 2025, to enable the supplier to carry out any updates and amendments that may be required in the initial stages to ensure continuous improvement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9db7bba2-13ad-4f8f-90b6-1b4f72c57ed6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dbddcaf-f7a5-4ab0-87d1-25334c6d0c65
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,968 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,968 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
CEFAS
Contact Name
Jade Peek
Contact Email
procure@cefas.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECT INTERNET SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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