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title: "R&D/048/P151 - Development of a Software Platform"
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# R&D/048/P151 - Development of a Software Platform

Buyer: SPARKFUND PROGRAMME  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e14e610e-ebc4-4a2e-8909-a329e77dff1c

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## Summary

The SparkFund Programme is currently seeking qualified suppliers for the project titled "R&D/048/P151 - Development of a Software Platform". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the software and information systems industry, and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, England. The procurement is at the Tender stage and the deadline for submissions is set for 31 January 2020. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 March 2020 and will run until 31 January 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, designed for all interested parties to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and related services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies proficient in networking, document management, accounting software, and document creation are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could lead to new partnerships and the potential for long-term collaboration with the SparkFund Programme, fostering growth in the competitive software development landscape.

## Notice

A SparkFund Business would like to commission the services of a suitably qualified and experienced supplier for the development of a software platform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad10fb43-5091-4459-a442-493de1c643fb |
| 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 | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| 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 PROGRAMME |
| 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

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48210000 - Networking software package
- 48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package
- 48213000 - Operating system enhancement software package
- 48222000 - Web server software package
- 48310000 - Document creation software package
- 48311000 - Document management software package
- 48317000 - Word-processing software package
- 48331000 - Project management software package
- 48332000 - Scheduling software package
- 48333000 - Contact management software package
- 48422000 - Software package suites
- 48443000 - Accounting software package
- 48490000 - Procurement software package

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad10fb43-5091-4459-a442-493de1c643fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad10fb43-5091-4459-a442-493de1c643fb
  17th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN159059
  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

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