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title: "UKRI-1597 UKRI Climate Play Makers"
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# UKRI-1597 UKRI Climate Play Makers

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40210652-1bd8-4985-94fc-6555a94d03a8

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking a supplier for its tender titled 'UKRI-1597 UKRI Climate Play Makers', which aims to design and deliver a nationwide gaming programme addressing climate change for underrepresented audiences through video games. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services, with a budget of up to £415,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 4 February 2022. The contract for this initiative is expected to commence on 28 February 2022 and last until 30 June 2024, including potential extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on innovative gaming and educational solutions, particularly those that specialise in engaging diverse audiences or have experience in climate-related projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous opportunity, as the tender explicitly welcomes their participation. Companies with expertise in video game development, outreach, and the creation of educational content would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

UKRI requires a supplier to design and deliver a UK wide gaming programme that engages underrepresented audiences with climate change and climate related research through the medium of videogames. the budget for this requirement will be up to PS415,000. The requirement will be split into three phases: Phase one: development Phase two: delivery Phase three: legacy Phase one and Phase two (Initial period) will have a start date between February 2022 - February 2023 (with some flexibility around start date) and be for a duration of 12 months with an option for a time based extension for a further three months (with agreement) if required. Phase three: legacy - up to 12 months duration commencing from the end of Phase one and two (initial period). For more information visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./97J6D7FE84

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c816fb6-48c9-420f-8cf1-8a23af536c1b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £415,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2021 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c816fb6-48c9-420f-8cf1-8a23af536c1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c816fb6-48c9-420f-8cf1-8a23af536c1b
  16th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=651461318
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./97J6D7FE84

## Provenance

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