Tender

The Know digital Platform Design/Support

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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Tender

20 Dec 2024 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford is spearheading a public procurement process for the design and support of The Know Digital platform, a project aimed at enhancing digital learning for SMEs in the North West. This procurement falls under the 'Communication and multimedia software package' industry category and is valued at £39,000. The buying organisation has awarded the contract to Meganexus, following an open procedure (below threshold). The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract set to run from 20 January 2025 to 1 April 2025. Key dates included the tender period ending on 3 January 2025, with the award being published on 6 January 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital content development, particularly those capable of designing interactive micro-learning activities. SMEs, in particular, could find this contract beneficial, aligning with the University's focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies in the software and multimedia sectors, equipped with the expertise to support and enhance digital educational platforms, stand to gain valuable exposure and business growth from this engagement with the University of Salford's prestigious project.

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Notice Title

The Know digital Platform Design/Support

Notice Description

Salford Business School has the Know Digital platform which provides learning opportunities. to SME's in the North West. They are seeking a content development partner to support in the design of interactive activities in micro-learning format, and supplementary resources to reinforce the current digital learning offering on the platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c3f7565-7eb8-4b42-ae44-d015643ac7cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d75f5b79-e6f0-4fec-986d-8ef0af9dc990
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 1 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

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