Award

Science Support Software- Simulations

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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Award

28 Jul 2023 at 12:28

Award Notice
Planning

28 Mar 2023 at 12:46

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire has awarded a contract for the supply of a broad range of interactive science lab simulations. The contract, valued at £180,000 GBP, was awarded to Labster Aps. The procurement method used was 'Other - Tender by Invitation following Call for Expressions of Interest'. The contract period is from July 24, 2023, to July 23, 2026. The procurement process has now been completed.

This opportunity to supply educational software can benefit businesses that specialise in developing interactive science simulations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. Companies interested in providing virtual lab simulations for educational purposes should explore similar tender opportunities within the educational software package category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Science Support Software- Simulations

Notice Description

Supply of a broad and extensive range of interactive, 3D, virtual lab simulations in key curricula topics in the areas of, including but not limited, to Biology, Medicines, Chemistry, and other science areas (e.g., Laboratory Safety) and maintain a series of simulations on the platform to be used to aid teaching.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dda5b79b-6a59-4a80-833a-fee8492d17ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c2edf21-9afc-4542-9349-a25fc221eb73
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Tender by Invitation following Call for Expressions of Interest
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
20 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2023 - 23 Jul 2026 3-4 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2TQ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LABSTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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