Tender

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

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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28 Jul 2017 at 11:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is currently in the tender stage of procuring a Student Placements Management System in the form of Software as a Service (SaaS). This procurement, classified under industry-specific software packages, aims to enhance the management of student placements across the university's activities. The tender was published on 28th July 2017, with a submission deadline set for 30th August 2017. The location for delivery is in Hampshire, UK, and the estimated value of the contract is £600,000, with a minimum value of £425,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with experience in educational or administrative software applications. Companies that can provide flexible, secure, and user-friendly solutions, as described in the tender requirements, will be well-suited to compete. The contract is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), potentially allowing a diverse range of companies to engage and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d679659-c5f1-4910-9b9b-4104c6e798ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/494a7127-ee1e-40e3-af31-26d16e6ee22b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
1 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2023 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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