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title: "R&D/065-P187 Software Development"
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# R&D/065-P187 Software Development

Buyer: SPARKFUND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa50ae54-a981-463c-84d8-ea8e73b40376

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## Summary

The SparkFund Programme is inviting tenders for a software development project under the title "R&D/065-P187 Software Development". This procurement falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems. The project will be carried out in East Riding of Yorkshire, with the tender period ending on 18th December 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 15th February 2021 and run until 1st August 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, which is below the threshold for formal regulations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for software development companies, especially those with expertise in the education sector. Businesses that have a proven track record in delivering iOS, Android, and web browser applications, alongside a strong familiarity with specified technologies like PHP, TypeScript, and various multimedia content creation, will be particularly well-positioned to compete. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, showcasing their in-house capabilities for successful project execution.

## Notice

The SparkFund Programme is looking for a suitable supplier to develop software for a SparkFund beneficiary. In order to bid the suppliers must be able to demonstrate and/or comply with the following requirements: 1) Significant track record of successful delivery of iOS, Android and web browser apps in the Education sector 2) Customer references in the UK Education sector 3) Established in-house skillsets (no use of external contractors or third parties) for ALL of the following technologies: Languages - PHP, TypeScript Frameworks - Laravel (with Nova addon), React, React Native Cache and queues - Redis Data - Firebase, MySQL 4) Capability to provide a variety of multimedia digital content including web sites, video and digital animation 5) Subject to COVID regulations, the beneficiary expects to hold face-to-face meetings and workshops at key stages of the project. These will be held at offices or local promises in East Riding of Yorkshire. Suppliers must be prepared to cover their own costs in attending these.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edc82cd8-cee9-4bdf-9bf9-b5e932a0666f |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 1 Aug 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 |
| 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
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2020 at 18:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edc82cd8-cee9-4bdf-9bf9-b5e932a0666f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edc82cd8-cee9-4bdf-9bf9-b5e932a0666f
  4th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC160937
  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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