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Student Placements Management System (Software as a Service (SaaS)) - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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20 Mar 2018 at 09:56

Award

06 Mar 2018 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is currently finalising the procurement of a Software as a Service (SaaS) Student Placements Management System. This project has a contract value of £600,000 and is aimed at enhancing the management of both allocated and applied placements within the university. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, with key contract dates spanning from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2023. The delivery address for this contract is located in Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, in the South East of the United Kingdom. As of 20 March 2018, the tender's award has been published, confirming QuantumIT Europe as the supplier.

This procurement opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses experienced in developing industry-specific software solutions, particularly those specialising in educational and management systems. SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises with a track record in providing user-friendly, secure, and customisable software will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. The focus on flexibility and adaptability in the management of user processes also highlights a need for innovative solutions that can meet complex organisational demands.

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Notice Title

Student Placements Management System (Software as a Service (SaaS)) - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Southampton is seeking to procure a fully hosted (Software as a Service (SAAS)) Student Placement Management System. Due to the specialist nature of this requirement, the University is looking for bidders who have experience of working with work experience and placements. The solution is required to support both allocated and applied placements , which covers all of the University's placement activity. The successful solution(s) will be: * Flexible - able to manage different sub-processes, able to make changes, apply filters and search on high and low levels. * Adaptable - able to accommodate complex processes. * Configurable - able to adapt to meet the needs of different faculties / programmes. * Controlled - able to restrict access, manage data security, and have user management and approval workflows. * Secure - abide by the University's information security requirements, information default to private unless the audience has been defined. * Intuitive - users should easily be able to navigate around and use the system. * User friendly - the look and feel should be exciting and engaging. * Customisable - to reflect user needs. * Fit for purpose - able to meet the University's requirements. * Accessible - able to be accessed on any device with internet access. * Live - data updates should be available in real time. * Stable - able to manage lots of data and activity and users.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c0fc525-a1f7-44cd-88da-6f103d87f3cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb8f349f-719b-4454-a340-ed7e3718d377
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48170000 - Compliance software package

48190000 - Educational software package

48219300 - Administration software package

48330000 - Scheduling and productivity software package

48332000 - Scheduling software package

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48780000 - System, storage and content management software package

48783000 - Content management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Suzanne Carlisle
Contact Email
s.carlisle@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 (0)23 8059 5688

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUANTUMIT EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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