Tender

Student engagement and analysis solution

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

13 Aug 2021 at 10:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University is conducting an open procurement for a "Student engagement and analysis solution" aimed at enhancing student attendance and engagement monitoring. This tender is currently in the active stage and must be submitted by 8th September 2021. The project is relevant to the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support, with a total estimated contract value of £375,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st March 2022 and will extend through to 28th February 2025, based in Lancaster, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for software development companies and IT consulting firms, particularly those with experience in educational technology solutions. With a focus on improving student retention and satisfaction, businesses that can deliver innovative cloud-based systems for real-time engagement monitoring would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, as this is an open procurement, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, fostering a diverse range of solutions that meet the university's needs while driving business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Student engagement and analysis solution

Notice Description

Lancaster University is looking for a student engagement and analysis solution to support its approach to student and engagement. A number of factors have led to the need for a new approach to student attendance and engagement monitoring and reporting: 1) Changes to the University's processes and systems for production of the teaching timetable have meant we can no longer display student attendance at timetabled events in our current systems 2) The learnings from our response to the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in longer-term changes to teaching delivery, with an increased adoption of blended modes of in-person and online (synchronous or asynchronous) teaching and learning 3) The UK Visa and Immigration authority have changed their expectations for Universities' monitoring and reporting of international students studying in the UK on a student visa, moving from a focus on attendance to engagement. 4) We know that one of the key factors in student success is attendance at scheduled teaching events and active engagement with the full range of learning environments and resources. 5) Early identification of those students whose levels of attendance and engagement are cause for concern means academic departments and central student services can act to identify any issues that might be preventing student engagement and to put in place additional support to aid their fuller engagement. Interventions can result not only in improved student outcomes in terms of performance in assessment, but also in improved retention rates, higher student satisfaction and in better degree outcomes, all of which have direct positive impact on the University's league table performance and student recruitment. In addition, increased retention supports financial stability as projected tuition fee income is secured. Lancaster university has an in house developed student records system, but we are seeking a system that can integrate with data from that system but be separate from it, and cloud provided. Such a system should deliver: 1) Early identification of students potentially at risk of under-performing and/or withdrawing from university 2) At-a-glance information for academic departments and central services to see communications / interactions already undertaken to support students identified as at risk 3) Increased student performance 4) Increased student retention 5) Increased user satisfaction 6) Projected tuition fee income realised 7) Increased ability to meet regulatory body compliance requirements (UKVI, SLC etc.) 8) Improved league table performance as degree outcomes improve and student satisfaction is increased Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe9f15fb-a111-4560-8725-785568952d1a
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 3-4 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
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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