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title: "Science Support Software- Simulations"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE"
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# Science Support Software- Simulations

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dda5b79b-6a59-4a80-833a-fee8492d17ce

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire has awarded a contract for the supply of a broad range of interactive science lab simulations. The contract, valued at £180,000 GBP, was awarded to Labster Aps. The procurement method used was 'Other - Tender by Invitation following Call for Expressions of Interest'. The contract period is from July 24, 2023, to July 23, 2026. The procurement process has now been completed.

This opportunity to supply educational software can benefit businesses that specialise in developing interactive science simulations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. Companies interested in providing virtual lab simulations for educational purposes should explore similar tender opportunities within the educational software package category.

## Notice

Supply of a broad and extensive range of interactive, 3D, virtual lab simulations in key curricula topics in the areas of, including but not limited, to Biology, Medicines, Chemistry, and other science areas (e.g., Laboratory Safety) and maintain a series of simulations on the platform to be used to aid teaching.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c2edf21-9afc-4542-9349-a25fc221eb73 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Tender by Invitation following Call for Expressions of Interest |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2023 - 23 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2023 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c2edf21-9afc-4542-9349-a25fc221eb73
- 28 Mar 2023 at 12:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e53de9d-4066-4b0b-a7df-a8a85f26c8ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c2edf21-9afc-4542-9349-a25fc221eb73
  28th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e53de9d-4066-4b0b-a7df-a8a85f26c8ad
  28th March 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://uclan.ac.uk

## Provenance

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