Published date: 18 October 2017
Last edited date: 18 October 2017
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Contract summary
Industry
Software package and information systems - 48000000
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72000000
Location of contract
North East
Value of contract
£75,000 to £100,000
Procurement reference
Wayfinder001
Published date
18 October 2017
Closing date
2 November 2017
Contract start date
16 November 2017
Contract end date
16 November 2018
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) is working as the delivery organisation and accountable body for Great Exhibition of the North (GEOTN) a three-month exhibition, running from the 22nd June until the 9th of September, that will take place in NewcastleGateshead in 2018. GEOTN will be a true celebration and showcase of the best art, design and innovation from across the North of England.
As part of the delivery of the GEOTN, NGI are seeking to appoint a supplier to design and develop a Wayfinder App that will help visitors to effortlessly navigate their way around the exhibition and incentivise them to discover content across each of the 3 walking trails.
In addition to wayfinding functionality, requirements for the app also include:
• Light gamification • Notifications • Experience sharing • Data capture • Reporting and evaluating data • Listing and publishing relevant GEOTN content
The GEOTN will be one of the biggest exhibitions in the UK next year attracting nearly 1.5m visitors, of which an expected 100,000 will download the app.
About the buyer
Contact name
Steve Blanks
Address
NewcastleGateshead Initiative, 9th Floor
Baltic Place East, South Shore Road
Gateshead
NE8 3AE
England
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