Award

Provision of a 'Student SuperApp' including design, implementation and support services

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

17 Dec 2024 at 09:15

Tender

30 May 2024 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the provision of a 'Student SuperApp', which includes design, implementation, and support services to LearningMate Solutions (UK) Limited. The project is part of the University's digital transformation programme and aims to upgrade or replace the current student app with a new version that offers enhanced features, performance, and user experience. This procurement, classified under "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000), involves a significant investment amounting to £1,300,000 GBP. The contract commenced on 2nd December 2024 and will run until 1st December 2031, with key milestones including the initial completion date of the tender stage on 1st July 2024.

For businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSE organisations, this tender represents substantial growth opportunities. The project demands robust software development and consultancy services (CPV code 72200000), making it suitable for companies specialising in high-performance, user-centric application development. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to showcase their expertise in creating best-in-class digital solutions and forge a partnership with a prestigious academic institution like the University of Southampton. The open procurement method through an above-threshold open procedure ensures a transparent and competitive selection process, inviting innovative enterprises to contribute to the university's ambitious digital transformation goals.

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Notice Title

Provision of a 'Student SuperApp' including design, implementation and support services

Notice Description

MySouthampton is an app designed to meet the needs of (principally) students for 'information and services on the go'. Primarily designed for use on mobile devices, the app also presents on desktop. As part of the University's digital transformation programme, we seek to procure an upgrade/replacement for the current app that will provide users with enhanced features, performance and user experience. The primary user group for the app will be University of Southampton students. We currently have 24,000 students and this number might be expected to grow by 4% a year over the period of the contract, reaching perhaps 28,000 by April 2028. The current MySouthampton app achieved approximately 500,000 menu clicks from users in the month of January 2024. Figures for unique users are not available. The use of the term 'SuperApp' represents a working title and is indicative of our ambition; that the new MySouthampton app should be best-in-class, creating a compelling user experience with features and content to rival the best University student apps currently available. High availability and performance are considered crucial for adoption of the app, and for it to become an indispensable tool for students at the University. The University tendered this opportunity to secure a partner to design, implement and support a student information application.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4620e310-fb4f-4f73-820d-64e4db68291f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4cb1222-1434-4433-90f6-7b21241c6260
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2031 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
Emma Raddon
Contact Email
procurement@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+442380595000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEARNINGMATE SOLUTIONS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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