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title: "Rivercraft Games"
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buyer: "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY"
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# Rivercraft Games

Buyer: ENVIRONMENT AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a467398-7cb6-447c-8a2c-edf603883117

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## Summary

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of three new video games under the title 'Rivercraft Games'. The contract aims to support the Minecraft initiative by educating young people about flooding, drought, and water efficiency. The contract value is £70,000, and the procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is from November 7, 2022, to February 17, 2023, with the tender period ending on October 25, 2022.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses in the services industry, particularly those involved in developing educational video games. The Environment Agency, as the buying organisation, seeks to work with small and medium-sized enterprises. Businesses interested in creating impactful educational games related to environmental issues have the chance to contribute to this initiative, enhancing youth awareness about flood prevention and water conservation.

## Notice

The purpose of the contract is to provide three new games as part of the Minecraft initiative using funding allocated during 2022-23 financial year. The primary aim of the games are to enable young people to understand more about flooding, mitigation, prevention, drought and its impacts, their local environment, and water efficiency measures that people can take in their homes. Examples of in-game learning include: * Learning about the different types of nature based solutions to flooding. * Learning about different types of Sustainable Urban Drainage to reduce flood risk. * Learning about the impacts of drought on farming and wildlife. The games will also include teacher resources such as lesson plans and video guides.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5700bfdf-7652-4bd3-a1f1-6e995d408dae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2022 - 17 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENVIRONMENT AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLOCKBUILDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37532000 - Video games

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2022 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5700bfdf-7652-4bd3-a1f1-6e995d408dae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5700bfdf-7652-4bd3-a1f1-6e995d408dae
  27th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f21dd44a-87eb-40a3-889a-325c7cc23b72
  Redacted Contract C5107

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