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Prior Information Notice - Timetabling and Scheduling

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester has issued a Prior Information Notice titled "Timetabling and Scheduling" for market research purposes, seeking application offerings and technological developments in the software package and information systems industry. The responses to the questionnaire will assist the University in understanding the market breadth and scope. The deadline for responding is 22nd September 2022, with the tender closing on 22nd August 2022. The University is specifically looking for suppliers in the North West region of the United Kingdom for this open procurement process.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the goods sector, particularly those providing software packages and educational software, to engage with The University of Manchester. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate, with the University emphasising soft market testing for potential providers. This tender aims to create opportunities for businesses to collaborate, demonstrate on-site capabilities, and potentially offer solutions in Timetabling and Scheduling.

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Notice Title

Prior Information Notice - Timetabling and Scheduling

Notice Description

The University is currently undertaking a project to review and re-engineer the policies and procedures used for the purposes of Timetabling and Scheduling across the organisation. As part of this project, it has been identified that it would be useful to carry out an assessment of the current state of the market, with regards application offerings in this area, and the developments to technology which have been made over recent years. This market research enquiry is in the form of a questionnaire, the responses received will assist the University in understanding the breadth and scope of offerings, with a view to providing greater insight to the options available to it in the future. The University may also undertake further discussions with suppliers who have expressed an interest, in the form of invitations to provide an on-site demo, to help further develop its understanding of the supply market and product capabilities available. Please respond to this market research by 31st August 2022 Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bddc68a-12fb-4ac7-bdcd-fe835447ca03
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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
22 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 30 days
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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