Tender

Application Delivery - Request for Information

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Tender

04 May 2023 at 09:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester has issued a tender with the title "Application Delivery - Request for Information" for an educational software package. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 19th May 2023 and a contract period starting on 1st September 2023 and ending on 28th February 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, and the delivery addresses include multiple locations around the world.

This tender by The University of Manchester presents an opportunity for businesses to provide application delivery solutions for enhancing the student and staff experience in PC suites. Companies specialising in educational software development and IT services would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested parties can access the procurement documents via the University's procurement portal In-Tend and explore further details about the project requirements and submission process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Application Delivery - Request for Information

Notice Description

The University of Manchester (UoM) is undertaking a project to improve the experience of students & staff in PC suites and deliver robust services for colleagues (UoM use the term 'cluster environments' for facilities with multiple teaching and general access PCs). Along with performance improvements, the University is looking to enhance flexibility for students with regards to where and when they study and gain access to services. Colleague & Student Computing project focusses on identifying solutions to address these problems. The Request for Information (RFI) is to ascertain the offerings around application delivery within the market and explore emerging strategically aligned innovation and developments. Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are freely available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01bfabc0-e44d-40e9-848e-1fceb8fe7550
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6549cc09-2504-4e28-865c-902b5b592d1a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2023 - 28 Feb 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Janet Lewis
Contact Email
janet.lewis@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
-

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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