--- title: "Development of Knitting Industry Specific IT Systems R&D/051/P119" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c8df458-0a5b-4d4c-b541-012badfb4d95" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c8df458-0a5b-4d4c-b541-012badfb4d95" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c8df458-0a5b-4d4c-b541-012badfb4d95.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c8df458-0a5b-4d4c-b541-012badfb4d95.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SPARKFUND" published: "2019-08-27" --- # Development of Knitting Industry Specific IT Systems R&D/051/P119 Buyer: SPARKFUND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c8df458-0a5b-4d4c-b541-012badfb4d95 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c8df458-0a5b-4d4c-b541-012badfb4d95) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c8df458-0a5b-4d4c-b541-012badfb4d95.json) ## Summary The SparkFund is seeking a qualified supplier to develop knitting industry-specific IT systems through an open procurement process. This tender, titled "Development of Knitting Industry Specific IT Systems R&D/051/P119," falls under the services category, specifically in the knitting machines industry. The tender period is set to conclude on 11th September 2019, and successful contract implementation is scheduled to commence on 12th September 2019, lasting until 31st March 2020. The delivery address for this project is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT development for the textile and manufacturing sectors. Companies with expertise in knitting technologies, software development, and consultancy services would be well-positioned to compete, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can demonstrate relevant experience and innovative solutions. By engaging in this tender process, businesses can build valuable partnerships and contribute to advancing the knitting industry's technological landscape. ## Notice A SparkFund Business would like to commission the services of a suitable qualified and experienced supplier for the development of knitting industry specific IT systems . ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac1c31f-6821-43f5-b457-0f0afc27ef2a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SPARKFUND | | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 42 - Industrial machinery - 48 - Software package and information systems - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 19250000 - Knitted or crocheted fabrics - 19251000 - Knitted fabrics - 42714000 - Knitting machines - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package - 48213000 - Operating system enhancement software package - 48219100 - Gateway software package - 48219300 - Administration software package - 48422000 - Software package suites - 48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package - 48461000 - Analytical or scientific software package - 48517000 - IT software package - 48781000 - System management software package - 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services - 72110000 - Hardware selection consultancy services - 72130000 - Computer-site planning consultancy services - 72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services - 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services - 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services - 72246000 - Systems consultancy services - 72266000 - Software consultancy services - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 27 Aug 2019 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac1c31f-6821-43f5-b457-0f0afc27ef2a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ac1c31f-6821-43f5-b457-0f0afc27ef2a 27th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG158015 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.spark-fund.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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