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Digital App Development

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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20 Nov 2025 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Aston University, involves the development and hosting of two digital applications aimed at supporting SME adoption of Industrial Digital Technologies (IDTs). This procurement falls under the "Digital App Development" title and is categorised within the computer game software industry. Situated in Birmingham, UK, the contracting authority has progressed to the Award stage as of 20th November 2025. The process utilised a direct procurement method below threshold, resulting in a contract without competition. Shoothill Limited, based in Shrewsbury, was awarded the contract valued at £45,000, with the contract period spanning from 24th November 2025 to 28th February 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in digital applications and interactive software solutions. Companies with expertise in crafting gamified digital tools that drive energy and resource efficiency are particularly well-suited to leverage such opportunities. SMEs, especially those adept in collaborating with academic institutions, can benefit by aligning their capabilities with Aston University's research initiatives. Although this specific tender was awarded without competition, similar opportunities in digital app development could emerge, warranting business readiness in technological innovation and partnership with educational bodies.

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Notice Title

Digital App Development

Notice Description

Development and hosting of two digital applications by Shoothill Ltd to support SME adoption of Industrial Digital Technologies (IDTs) for energy and resource efficiency improvements. Both apps are to be web-based, interactive, and gamified tools derived from Aston University's InterAct research projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e514
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075522-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48911000 - Computer game software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHOOTHILL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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