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Games on Tour Vehicle

University of Staffordshire

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Jun 2026 at 10:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

08 May 2026 at 11:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Staffordshire, a public authority within sub-central government, has initiated an open tender process to procure a "Games on Tour Vehicle" for the University's Games Institute. This tender aims to enhance student engagement through interactive gaming experiences, with a focus on outreach settings including schools and community events. The procurement is at the tender stage, and key dates include the submission deadline on 4th August 2026 and the end of the award period on 1st October 2026. The procurement, estimated at £220,000 gross, covers the provision of a mobile gaming vehicle, support, and maintenance for five years. The project is categorised under motor vehicles and related equipment, with a focus on regions across the United Kingdom such as Stoke on Trent and London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in motor vehicles, mobile technologies, or interactive digital experiences. Companies with experience in vehicle modification, particularly those that can create tailored solutions for promotional and educational purposes, are particularly well-suited to compete. The competitive flexible procedure, which includes stages for initial tenders, supplier presentations, and a Best and Final Offer, allows innovative suppliers to showcase their capabilities. SMEs are encouraged to apply, increasing the diversity of potential solutions and fostering growth within smaller enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Games on Tour Vehicle

Notice Description

The University of Staffordshire is seeking to invest in new, innovative approaches to student recruitment and retention through enhanced outreach and engagement activities. The purpose of this tender is to appoint a supplier to provide a mobile gaming vehicle (via purchase or lease) for use by the University's Games Institute. The vehicle will be used to deliver interactive, high quality gaming experiences to prospective students across a range of outreach settings including schools, colleges, community events and on campus activities in Stoke and London. The value of this notice includes an allowance for ongoing maintenance, support and usage for a period of 5 years

Planning Information

Please complete the questionnaire on Procontract https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3e524e57-ba4a-f111-813c-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069476
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060635-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers

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
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Staffordshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 2DE
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

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