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title: "Application Development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029c09"
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# Application Development

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029c09

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a contractor for an application development project focused on creating a Track & Trace mobile application to mitigate health impacts from COVID-19 in Uganda. This tender falls under the services category, specifically related to application service providers, and is executed through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with an active contract valued at £125,557, signed on 11 March 2021. The project location is Kampala, Uganda, and it aims to streamline the operations for haulage drivers by reducing border waiting times caused by mandatory COVID-19 testing.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mobile application development and health IT solutions, particularly those familiar with working in low to middle-income settings. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in integrating health data systems and enhance supply chain efficiency would be well-positioned to compete in this contract. The involvement of Bodastage Solutions Limited, the awarded supplier, indicates a focus on partnerships with local entities that understand the operational challenges in Uganda, making this a valuable opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in international development projects.

## Notice

Application Development for a Track & Trace service in Uganda.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the NIHR Global Effort on COVID-19 (GECO); to mitigate health impacts of COVID-19 in low/middle-income countries, the University has been working with the Ministry of Health in Uganda to develop a track and trace mobile application. The mobile app is tailored to haulage drivers; to reduce potential bottlenecks in supply chains caused by mandatory border COVID-19 testing. A successful track and trace system should reduce the requirement for drivers to wait at borders for 14-26 hours, reducing the risk of delays to the supply of goods and medicines.

### Procurement Information

This project involves access and transmission of health data related to COVID-19 and integration of IT systems; which Bodastage are able to do in conjunction with the Ugandan Ministry of Health and the Haulage network Union of Uganda.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005272-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,557 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BODASTAGE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72416000 - Application service providers

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2021 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005272-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

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