--- title: "Provision of data services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03eace" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03eace" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03eace.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03eace.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER" published: "2023-07-27" --- # Provision of data services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03eace [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03eace) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03eace.json) ## Summary The University of Exeter has awarded a contract for the provision of data services related to the "BlueAdapt" research project to Surfers Against Sewage. The project aims to study coastal pathogen transmission dynamics and their response to climate change. Surfers Against Sewage will provide data and analytical reports based on app usage to achieve the research objectives. The procurement was conducted through a limited procurement method with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the data services industry to collaborate with public research institutions on impactful projects. Companies with expertise in real-time data analysis, app development, and environmental research can leverage their capabilities to contribute to cutting-edge projects like the one at the University of Exeter. Businesses with a focus on water quality management and environmental sustainability are well-suited to compete in tenders of this nature, facilitating growth and innovation within the sector. ## Notice A team at the University of Exeter is part of the "BlueAdapt" research project investigating the transmission dynamics of coastal pathogens and how these will shift in the response to climate change. As part of this project, the University will perform a case study to evaluate and enhance a smartphone app that issues real-time water quality alerts to users, in order to assess changes in users' beach visitation behaviours. Such changes in behaviour may alter human exposure to waterborne microorganisms and subsequent illness. As such, the University intends to award a contract to Surfers Against Sewage for the provision of data and analytical reports based on app usage, in order to achieve the research objectives of the project. Their Safer Seas and River Science (SSRS) app is the only app identified that can offer the required criteria. ### Lot Information Lot 1 A team at the University of Exeter is part of the "BlueAdapt" research project investigating the transmission dynamics of coastal pathogens and how these will shift in the response to climate change. As part of this project, the University will perform a case study to evaluate and enhance a smartphone app that issues real-time water quality alerts to users, in order to assess changes in users' beach visitation behaviours. Such changes in behaviour may alter human exposure to waterborne microorganisms and subsequent illness. As such, the University intends to award a contract to Surfers Against Sewage for the provision of data and analytical reports based on app usage, in order to achieve the research objectives of the project. Their Safer Seas and River Science (SSRS) app is the only app identified that can offer the required criteria, including: * A near real-time water quality alert service across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland (approximately 450 locations). * A large user base, with over 200,000 unique app downloads to achieve the sample size required for the research. * Enables app-users to voluntarily submit a health report associated with their visit to a location to support research objectives (e.g. the range of infection indicators considered). * Nation-wide coverage of both sewage pollution alerts from water companies and Pollution Risk Forecast alerts from the regulators (Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Scottish Environment Protection Agency). ### Procurement Information A team at the University of Exeter is part of the "BlueAdapt" research project investigating the transmission dynamics of coastal pathogens and how these will shift in the response to climate change. As part of this project, the University will perform a case study to evaluate and enhance a smartphone app that issues real-time water quality alerts to users, in order to assess changes in users' beach visitation behaviours. Such changes in behaviour may alter human exposure to waterborne microorganisms and subsequent illness. As such, the University intends to award a contract to Surfers Against Sewage for the provision of data and analytical reports based on app usage, in order to achieve the research objectives of the project. Their Safer Seas and River Science (SSRS) app is the only app identified that can offer the required criteria, including: * A near real-time water quality alert service across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland (approximately 450 locations). * A large user base, with over 200,000 unique app downloads to achieve the sample size required for the research. * Enables app-users to voluntarily submit a health report associated with their visit to a location to support research objectives (e.g. the range of infection indicators considered). * Nation-wide coverage of both sewage pollution alerts from water companies and Pollution Risk Forecast alerts from the regulators (Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Scottish Environment Protection Agency). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021807-2023 | | 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 | 27 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Jul 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £96,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER | | Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX4 4QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Duryard and St James | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SURFER'S AGAINST SEWAGE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72300000 - Data services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2023 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021807-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.exeter.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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