Award

GameBand product development

OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Feb 2023 at 14:56

Award Notice
Tender

27 Sep 2021 at 09:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Limited has awarded a contract for the GameBand product development project. The procurement process was open below threshold, with a contract value of £75,000. The contract period runs from October 26, 2021, to March 31, 2022. Located in Bury St. Edmunds, the project falls under the research and development services category. The contract was awarded on October 26, 2021, and the tender period ended on October 8, 2021.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in services related to research and development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract. Businesses that specialize in design development, product development, software development, design for manufacture, and 2D engineering drawings would find this tender well-aligned with their expertise and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GameBand product development

Notice Description

The GameBand is a wrist worn game system, initially to be aimed at Children aged between 6 - 12 years old. The GameBand will utilise the location-based technology to create location-based games. The system will be able to track movements and location to create location-based games. We have created an initial PoC (Proof of concept) which has encouraged us to the next stage of this project. The highlights from the PoC included proof of: * Locational accuracy * Gyroscope and accelerometer accuracy * Two PoC Games * High level of aesthetic product achievement. * We have a Patent pending and we have had our application for both US and EU Trademarks for 'GameBand' accepted and approved for publication. What we are looking for next: We are looking for the right company to help take this Proof of Concept and our learnings, and turn the product into a reality, taking it through to manufacturing readiness. Various stages outlined as below: Design Development Product Development Software Development Design for Manufacture Fine Finish details 2D engineering drawings

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a77a1bcf-d0d3-44c1-80a2-5b5587f30c77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689ce30a-e63e-413d-a659-67d9fbd8c202
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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
15 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP28 6JY
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
The Fornhams & Great Barton
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

N/A

Further Information

Notice Documents

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