Tender for the Discovery, Design, Development, Deployment and Support of an Estyn Mobile App
The contract covers the discovery, user experience and technical design, development, testing, deployment and initial support of a bilingual mobile application for Estyn, the independent education and training inspectorate for Wales. The supplier must deliver accessible iOS and Android applications for education professionals, including personalised professional-improvement experiences, AI-assisted search based on Estyn-approved content, mobile access to Estyn resources and media, and a secure phase-two inspector companion area connected to Estyn’s existing Inspector Profile application. The scope also includes content, notifications, analytics, security, privacy and governance arrangements, app-store deployment, documentation, knowledge transfer, and ongoing maintenance and support for at least 36 months after implementation, with recurring costs identified separately. The estimated core contract value is £40,000, with the support period lasting a minimum of 36 months. Delivery is in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom, and the critical requirement is demonstrated experience delivering comparable bilingual, accessible mobile applications, including secure integration and post-launch support.
Buyer: Estyn. Source: Sell2Wales. Updated 25 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £40k
- Bids close: 26 Oct 2026
- Location: Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
- Procedure: Contract notice
- Category: Communication and multimedia software development services (72212500)
From the official notice
2. Aim - Estyn is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to undertake the discovery, user experience design, technical design, development, testing, deployment and initial support of a bilingual mobile application for iOS and Android. - The successful supplier will be expected to work collaboratively with Estyn to refine the detailed requirements during discovery, while retaining the core product proposition and minimum viable product (MVP) requirements set out in this specification. - • Deliver an intuitive, accessible and bilingual app for education professionals across Wales. • Provide a personalised professional improvement experience based on role, sector, interests and setting preferences. • Develop an AI-assisted search feature grounded in Estyn-approved content. • Provide mobile-friendly access to Estyn resources and media content. • Test and deliver phase 2; the creation of a secure inspector companion area connected to Estyn's existing Inspector Profile application. • Provide appropriate content, notification, analytics, security, privacy and governance arrangements. • Deploy the app to the Apple App Store and Google Play and provide documentation, knowledge transfer and agreed post-launch support. •Provide ongoing maintenance and support services for a minimum period of 36 months following implementation, with associated ongoing and recurring costs identified separately from the core development costs. Full notice text CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL Notice ...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 26 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £40k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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