--- title: "School Space Tech Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-700b0420-0f91-4724-9a18-497e90954954" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-700b0420-0f91-4724-9a18-497e90954954" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-700b0420-0f91-4724-9a18-497e90954954.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-700b0420-0f91-4724-9a18-497e90954954.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCHOOL SPACE LIMITED" published: "2021-08-17" --- # School Space Tech Project Buyer: SCHOOL SPACE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-700b0420-0f91-4724-9a18-497e90954954 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-700b0420-0f91-4724-9a18-497e90954954) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-700b0420-0f91-4724-9a18-497e90954954.json) ## Summary The School Space Tech Project, initiated by SCHOOL SPACE LIMITED, is currently in the tender stage of procurement. This project aims to enhance the School Space platform and is classified under the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement process is open and will accept quotations until 31st August 2021, with the contract period expected to start on 10th September 2021 and conclude by 31st December 2021. The estimated value of this contract is £90,300, with a minimum value of £40,000, and the project is part-funded by the Oxford Local Enterprise Partnership. Quotations must be submitted via email before the specified deadline to be considered. This tender presents a significant opportunity for software development companies, particularly those specialising in web development, to engage in an innovative project that will support educational technology. Businesses experienced in creating booking management systems and capable of working with technologies such as React, Node, and AWS would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an inclusive opportunity for diverse service providers in the tech industry. ## Notice We are looking for a provider to develop the existing School Space platform. This request for quotations is for a specific project, part-funded by the Oxford Local Enterprise Partnership, completed by 31st December 2021. Short Description A longer form description and list of requirements/Selection Criteria can be found in the attachments. The current tech setup can be thought of as two distinct pieces: Bespoke School Space booking management platform, consisting of an API and interfaces for admins, customers and schools. Our Tech stack for this is: React, Node, Express, Postgres, AWS Legacy marketing website that is the public face of the company for new customers and schools. The key areas of development for this project are: A new custom frontend, to replace the legacy website, that will connect to the School Space booking system and allows customers to browse with live availability and place new bookings themselves. New booking management features for customers, providing great autonomy and flexibility New finance features, building on the existing Xero integration, to allow more process automation Improvements to the admin interface, providing more advanced functionality and process automation Other responsibilities: Support the operational processes of the business from a technical perspective Fix bugs and make small tweaks / improvements How to apply/ask questions: Please email quotations over to jemma@school-space.org before the response deadline. Quotations received after the deadline will not be considered. If you have any queries about the project requirements, please submit them via email before the question deadline - 5pm on the 23rd of August. The responses to these questions will then be posted on our website by 5pm on 24th August. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e9c9d88-4641-40be-9de2-37904274bcba | | 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 | 17 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,300 | | 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 | SCHOOL SPACE LIMITED | | Locality | WINDSOR | | Post town | Slough | | Postcode | SL4 1HL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead | | Electoral ward | Eton & Castle | | Westminster constituency | Windsor | | Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 17 Aug 2021 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e9c9d88-4641-40be-9de2-37904274bcba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e9c9d88-4641-40be-9de2-37904274bcba 17th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3952cec1-ce90-49c6-a1cb-b41c1d6a561b Longer Explanation of Brief ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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