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title: "IVS/026/P018 - Development of a bespoke software solution"
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buyer: "SPARKFUND"
published: "2018-03-07"
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# IVS/026/P018 - Development of a bespoke software solution

Buyer: SPARKFUND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc1e118d-add5-4daa-9795-2da76a7efee7

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## Summary

The SparkFund, based in Hull, is seeking to procure the services of experienced suppliers for the development of a bespoke software solution through an open tender process. This opportunity, identified as "IVS/026/P018," falls under the category of system management software development services and is part of the services procurement main category. The tender was published on 7th March 2018, with a closing date for submissions set for 21st March 2018. The contract is expected to start on 9th April 2018 and will run until 28th September 2018, with delivery expected in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in software development, particularly in programming and consultancy services. Businesses specialising in inventory management, financial systems, and business intelligence software are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to expand their portfolios and potentially secure long-term partnerships with the SparkFund.

## Notice

A SparkFund Business would like to commission the services of a suitable qualified and experienced supplier for the development of a bespoke software system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d9490b-e9b1-4de1-a318-d985cf12259f |
| 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 | 7 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2018 - 28 Sep 2018 |
| 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

### Codes

- 48430000 - Inventory management software package
- 48442000 - Financial systems software package
- 48482000 - Business intelligence software package
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72211000 - Programming services of systems and user software
- 72212781 - System management software development services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2018 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d9490b-e9b1-4de1-a318-d985cf12259f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d9490b-e9b1-4de1-a318-d985cf12259f
  7th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR152491
  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

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