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title: "GameBand product development"
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# GameBand product development

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a77a1bcf-d0d3-44c1-80a2-5b5587f30c77

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## Summary

The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Limited has awarded a contract for the GameBand product development project. The procurement process was open below threshold, with a contract value of £75,000. The contract period runs from October 26, 2021, to March 31, 2022. Located in Bury St. Edmunds, the project falls under the research and development services category. The contract was awarded on October 26, 2021, and the tender period ended on October 8, 2021.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in services related to research and development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract. Businesses that specialize in design development, product development, software development, design for manufacture, and 2D engineering drawings would find this tender well-aligned with their expertise and capabilities.

## Notice

The GameBand is a wrist worn game system, initially to be aimed at Children aged between 6 - 12 years old. The GameBand will utilise the location-based technology to create location-based games. The system will be able to track movements and location to create location-based games. We have created an initial PoC (Proof of concept) which has encouraged us to the next stage of this project. The highlights from the PoC included proof of: * Locational accuracy * Gyroscope and accelerometer accuracy * Two PoC Games * High level of aesthetic product achievement. * We have a Patent pending and we have had our application for both US and EU Trademarks for 'GameBand' accepted and approved for publication. What we are looking for next: We are looking for the right company to help take this Proof of Concept and our learnings, and turn the product into a reality, taking it through to manufacturing readiness. Various stages outlined as below: Design Development Product Development Software Development Design for Manufacture Fine Finish details 2D engineering drawings

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689ce30a-e63e-413d-a659-67d9fbd8c202 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED |
| Locality | BURY ST. EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP28 6JY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | The Fornhams & Great Barton |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | N/A |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2023 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689ce30a-e63e-413d-a659-67d9fbd8c202
- 27 Sep 2021 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1770c897-4018-4c50-967e-89a67235e7e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/689ce30a-e63e-413d-a659-67d9fbd8c202
  15th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1770c897-4018-4c50-967e-89a67235e7e8
  27th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://gameband-co.myshopify.com/

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