Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
LAND BASED LEARNING LIMITED
University Of Northampton Innovation Centre
NORTHAMPTON
NN11SY
Contact
Ian hardwick
Telephone
+44 1604550107
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
Companies House
08593103
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://landbasedlearningltd.com
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://landbasedlearningltd.com/tenders
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://landbasedlearningltd.com/tenders
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Further Education
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Land-based Augmented Reality Project
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This tender presents an opportunity to develop innovative AR materials that will significantly enhance educational experiences in high-priority areas such as Agriculture, Animal Care, Horticulture, and Equine Studies. By fostering collaboration among colleges and leveraging cost-effective AR technology, the LBL board aims to provide students with engaging and practical learning experiences that prepare them for future career demands. LBL will provide the vocational subject matter which needs to be developed
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £50,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Online
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Develop AR Learning Materials:
• Create immersive AR simulations tailored to the identified subject areas (Agriculture, Animal Care, Horticulture, and Equine Studies).
• Ensure the content addresses practical requirements, including hands-on experiences for students.
• Include anatomical and physiological visualisations relevant to the curriculum.
2. Provide a Collaborative and Flexible Platform:
• Design the AR platform to facilitate collaboration between colleges, allowing for shared resources and joint initiatives.
• Ensure the platform is user-friendly and accessible, providing necessary technical support and training for staff.
3. Maximise Cost-Effectiveness:
• Develop high-quality AR solutions that are cost-effective and tailored to the specific needs of further education institutions.
• Engage in discussions with LBL to explore potential partnerships and cost-sharing opportunities.
4. Support for Ongoing Development and Expansion:
• Provide a plan for future expansion of AR materials into other relevant subject areas beyond the initial focus.
• Offer ongoing support for updates and improvements to the AR resources.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £50,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2025
End date
31 August 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
A draft contract is included with the Tender Documents.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
31 January 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 28 February 2025
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
31 January 2025
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Land-based Learning Ltd
Green Street
Northampton
NN1 1SY
Telephone
+44 1604550107
Country
United Kingdom