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title: "(NU/1714) Development of a digital app for citizen engagement in China as part of the UK-China Fund for International Collaboration Healthy Ageing Project, Innovation Stream"
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# (NU/1714) Development of a digital app for citizen engagement in China as part of the UK-China Fund for International Collaboration Healthy Ageing Project, Innovation Stream

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75b15bb1-3f3b-4464-abf3-f05f67d1644c

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## Summary

The tender titled "(NU/1714) Development of a digital app for citizen engagement in China" is being conducted by Newcastle University, part of the UK-China Fund for International Collaboration Healthy Ageing Project. This project falls under the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support services. The tender is currently in the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 17th September 2021. The contract, valued at £175,000, is expected to commence on 24th September 2021 and continue until 31st January 2024, with the entirety of the services to be delivered in the People's Republic of China.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital app development and management, especially those experienced in citizen engagement solutions. Providers that have expertise in developing applications for platforms like WeChat, particularly in the Chinese market, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in international collaboration projects or those with a focus on innovative solutions for health and ageing should consider participating in this tender.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is to commission the development and ongoing management of a solution to support citizen engagement activities within China as part of the UK-China Healthy Ageing Innovation Stream project. We expect this will be best facilitated through WeChat and an integrated Mini Program and we are looking for a provider that can develop, deploy and handle the ongoing administration and management of this solution on our behalf in China. This contract will be wholly delivered in the Peoples Republic of China.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4211146-03dd-45a4-9215-9180c38aa8df |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2021 at 20:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4211146-03dd-45a4-9215-9180c38aa8df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4211146-03dd-45a4-9215-9180c38aa8df
  6th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c5226c1e-540f-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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