Tender

Towns Fund - Digital Binoculars AR/VR Content X 2

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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TenderCancellation

20 Jan 2026 at 14:55

Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Towns Fund - Digital Binoculars AR/VR Content X 2" project was initiated by Ipswich Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Ipswich, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, primarily focused on IT consulting and software development services, as indicated by industry categories such as Compliance Software Package and Custom Software Development Services. The initial tender, with a submission deadline of 6 October 2025, was active in the tender stage, with an enquiry period ending on 22 September 2025. The contract was originally slated to commence on 17 November 2025 and run until 31 May 2026, with a possible one-month extension.

This procurement presented a noteworthy business opportunity, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT consulting and software development. The focus was on developing innovative AR/VR content, with a weighting of 25% on price and 75% on quality, emphasizing the importance of quality assurance in submissions. Unfortunately, the tender process was eventually withdrawn, resulting in the cancellation of the contract award as of 20 January 2026. However, such projects can open avenues for tech-savvy businesses to demonstrate cutting-edge solutions, poised to benefit local governance and civic interaction, and offer future engagement potential in similar public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Towns Fund - Digital Binoculars AR/VR Content X 2

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Digital Binoculars AR/VR content X 2. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 11am on 6 October 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 11am on 22 September 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Content 1 - Time Travel Series: 2100's Ipswich

Digital binocular content as part of Time Travel Series: 2100's Ipswich

Renewal: Optional one (1) month extension

Lot 2 - Content 2 - Time Travel Series: Jurassic Ipswich

Digital binocular content as part of Time Travel Series: Jurassic Ipswich

Renewal: Optional one (1) month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058cb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004902-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

48170000 - Compliance software package

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72230000 - Custom software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@ipswich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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