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title: "Box of Business Software"
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# Box of Business Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aae5e972-abda-4fab-bd57-f1084740b787

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## Summary

The University of Salford is seeking tenders for the provision of a "Box of Business Software", which falls under the category of software and information systems. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 4th May 2021 and the anticipated contract start date on 17th May 2021, running until 30th September 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure for a contract valued at £70,000.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in software development and educational technology. Companies that specialise in creating dynamic platforms, simulation engines, or educational software may find this tender particularly relevant. By contributing to this project, successful bidders could not only secure a contract but also leverage the platform to gather insights and feedback that could enhance their own services and products.

## Notice

The project is inspired by, and a response to, Stafford Beer's book "The Brain of the Firm" (from the 1970s) and the prevalence of different (static) simulations offered commercially. The concept is that "Box of Business" is a dynamic platform and simulation engine that incorporates real-time and live external (business) environment data inputs. The platform would also enable businesses to contribute their own data for analysis and extrapolation by students or researchers in a suitably anonymised manner. As a reciprocation for their contribution the businesses would receive automated feedback reports from the platform whenever their data was successfully used. Please go to the University's InTend portal for further information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home Additional information: For full tender information please visit the University's InTend portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80be8930-122f-42b6-8e02-dddcbe6e3e6a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 May 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72212190 - Educational software development services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2021 at 16:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80be8930-122f-42b6-8e02-dddcbe6e3e6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80be8930-122f-42b6-8e02-dddcbe6e3e6a
  19th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home
  InTend portal

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