---
title: "Digital App Development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e514"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-11-20"
---

# Digital App Development

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e514

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Aston University, involves the development and hosting of two digital applications aimed at supporting SME adoption of Industrial Digital Technologies (IDTs). This procurement falls under the "Digital App Development" title and is categorised within the computer game software industry. Situated in Birmingham, UK, the contracting authority has progressed to the Award stage as of 20th November 2025. The process utilised a direct procurement method below threshold, resulting in a contract without competition. Shoothill Limited, based in Shrewsbury, was awarded the contract valued at £45,000, with the contract period spanning from 24th November 2025 to 28th February 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in digital applications and interactive software solutions. Companies with expertise in crafting gamified digital tools that drive energy and resource efficiency are particularly well-suited to leverage such opportunities. SMEs, especially those adept in collaborating with academic institutions, can benefit by aligning their capabilities with Aston University's research initiatives. Although this specific tender was awarded without competition, similar opportunities in digital app development could emerge, warranting business readiness in technological innovation and partnership with educational bodies.

## Notice

Development and hosting of two digital applications by Shoothill Ltd to support SME adoption of Industrial Digital Technologies (IDTs) for energy and resource efficiency improvements. Both apps are to be web-based, interactive, and gamified tools derived from Aston University's InterAct research projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075522-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48911000 - Computer game software package

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 10:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075522-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075522-2025
  20th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://shoothill.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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