Kindred Project - Digital Product Agency

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Notice Description

Support in designing, building and hosting the following elements of the Kindred project, ensuring that they are accessible, intuitive and scalable to the carers during this pilot phase of the project: * A content delivery platform with snackable, evidence-based resources focussed on neuropsychiatric symptoms * A brief psychosocial intervention group coaching programme * A moderated peer-support community

Procurement Information

Rare Days has already delivered substantial value by producing detailed screen shots and mock-ups for the proposal and developing a comprehensive digital roadmap for the programme. These outputs align directly with the funder's expectations and provide clear strategic advantages in continuing with Rare Days. This continuity also mitigates delivery risks and accelerates progress toward key milestones, ensuring efficient use of resources and timely achievement of programme objectives.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-061104
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039050-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Direct
Procurement Method Details: Direct award
Tender Suitability: SME
Awardee Scale: SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
CPV Codes: 72230000 - Custom software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £258,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value: £258,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 29 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 28 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period: 10 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: EXETER
Postcode: EX4 4QJ
Post Town: Exeter
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3): TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Exeter
Electoral Ward: Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency: Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: RARE DAYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039050-2026
29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008170-2026
29th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007647-2026
28th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

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