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title: "Aura- Digital Engagement Tool"
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# Aura- Digital Engagement Tool

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HULL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-263d1ef4-0de2-431c-888d-379b4936e670

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## Summary

The University of Hull is conducting a tender for the "Aura - Digital Engagement Tool" project, aimed at enhancing its commercial enterprise and digital collaboration capabilities. This initiative falls under the IT services and development software sectors, with a budget range of £15,000 to £30,000. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, and the tender submission deadline was 15 May 2020, while the anticipated contract period extends from 1 June 2020 to 30 November 2020. The location of the project is in Hull, England, with the tender focused on developing online engagement facilities for virtual events.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in IT consulting, software development, and marketing services. Companies that can provide comprehensive digital solutions, inclusive of design, production, and testing services, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could also help businesses establish relationships with a reputable university and expand their footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

The Aura Innovation Centre is seeking support to enhance the commercial enterprise, innovation and collaboration of the centre's projects. This tender focuses on the requirements to develop digital engagement facilities to hold online virtual events which will help to reduce the AIC's footprint. The requirements also include the development of online software and the provision of all aspects of the project from design to production and testing. This contract is part funded by the ERDF awarded to the University of Hull to deliver the AIC and its deliverables, and as such must to be delivered in line with agreed timescales and profiles. The end date of this activity is currently anticipated to be November 2020 any variation to this will be subject to formal agreement and will be dependent on this being agreed by the University of Hull in compliance with ERDF regulations. The budget for the first phase of this project is a maximum of PS15k, with a further PS15k which may be made available for further enhancements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/030f52fd-771f-48b1-b57e-0b8f1c3743a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,025 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF HULL |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU6 7RX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLAY10 CREATIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48983000 - Development software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2020 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/030f52fd-771f-48b1-b57e-0b8f1c3743a4
- 24 Apr 2020 at 07:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd382db-4af0-4006-b4cf-8e0db1ac4529
- 24 Apr 2020 at 07:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd382db-4af0-4006-b4cf-8e0db1ac4529

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/030f52fd-771f-48b1-b57e-0b8f1c3743a4
  16th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd382db-4af0-4006-b4cf-8e0db1ac4529
  24th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
  University of Hull e-tendering Portal

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