--- title: "Requirement for consultancy support for developing a minimum viable product software solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ad7ad495-718d-46ba-a4ca-fe1e861955c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad7ad495-718d-46ba-a4ca-fe1e861955c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad7ad495-718d-46ba-a4ca-fe1e861955c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad7ad495-718d-46ba-a4ca-fe1e861955c1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SPARKFUND" published: "2019-08-16" --- # Requirement for consultancy support for developing a minimum viable product software solution Buyer: SPARKFUND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad7ad495-718d-46ba-a4ca-fe1e861955c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad7ad495-718d-46ba-a4ca-fe1e861955c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad7ad495-718d-46ba-a4ca-fe1e861955c1.json) ## Summary The SparkFund is seeking consultancy support for the development of a minimum viable product (MVP) software solution, with a focus on public procurement in the research and development sector. This tender is classified under various CPV codes, including research services and IT consultancy, and is located in Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline set for 13th September 2019. The anticipated contract period will commence on 23rd September 2019 and run until 14th August 2020. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development, research consultancy, and IT services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to accommodate such suppliers. Companies with expertise in developing educational software or custom software solutions will find this contract particularly relevant to their services, potentially fostering growth and partnerships within the research and development landscape. ## Notice A SparkFund Business would like to commission the services of a suitable qualified and experienced supplier for the R & D development stage of an already developed Minimum Viable Product software solution. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dded0bc-3dcd-46df-9fea-2f0cd94e635e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Sep 2019 - 14 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SPARKFUND | | Locality | HULL | | Post town | Hull | | Postcode | HU6 7RX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48190000 - Educational software package - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 72212100 - Industry specific software development services - 72212190 - Educational software development services - 72212215 - Networking developers software development services - 72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services - 72212983 - Development software development services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services - 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services - 72230000 - Custom software development services - 72246000 - Systems consultancy services - 72266000 - Software consultancy services - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 16 Aug 2019 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dded0bc-3dcd-46df-9fea-2f0cd94e635e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dded0bc-3dcd-46df-9fea-2f0cd94e635e 16th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG157940 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.spark-fund.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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