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title: "Mobile Games Design Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7b80ab2f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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published: "2016-11-18"
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# Mobile Games Design Framework

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b80ab2f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Aston University is currently in the Tender stage of its procurement process for the "Mobile Games Design Framework," which falls under the services category, specifically focusing on miscellaneous software packages and programming services. Interested suppliers are required to submit Expressions of Interest by 22nd April 2016, with shortlisted candidates receiving an Invitation to Tender by 27th April 2016. The contract value is set at £45,000, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2016, lasting until 1st September 2017. The delivery location for this contract will be in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software development and gaming sectors, particularly those with expertise in game design for commercial applications. Firms that specialise in creating tailored software solutions, particularly for industries adopting servitization strategies, will find this procurement exceptionally suitable. With the expectation of inviting 8-12 companies to tender, this is an excellent chance for developers seeking to expand their portfolios in the gaming sector.

## Notice

The Advanced Services Group (ASG) at Aston Business School, in collaboration with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre at Sheffield (AMRC), are seeking to engage a small group of preferred suppliers to accelerate the production of games that support businesses adopting servitization. Additional information: Initially, we invite companies to submit an Expression of Interest to produce a game for the Advanced Services Group. We must receive Expressions of Interest by 22nd April 2016. How we will judge these can be found in the sections Requirements and Terms of Reference. We will send an Invitation to Tender by 27th April 2016 to companies we have shortlisted. We anticipate that we will invite 8-12 companies to tender Expressions of Interest, submitted to d.andrews@aston.ac.uk . None

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1fe1f4-d6cd-4b49-ab87-fb9a40fa048d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2016 - 1 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1fe1f4-d6cd-4b49-ab87-fb9a40fa048d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c1fe1f4-d6cd-4b49-ab87-fb9a40fa048d
  29th March 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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