Award

Virtual Events Platform

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

28 Oct 2024 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the provision of a virtual events platform to Ivent Pro Ltd under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £210,000, spans from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2026. The platform will enable the university to engage with prospective students globally, facilitating interviews and serving as a repository for past events. The procurement falls under the industry category of Communication and multimedia software packages and targets the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key stages of the process included the tender period ending on 1st July 2024 and the award being published on 28th October 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in virtual events and digital communication solutions. Companies with expertise in developing and maintaining robust virtual platforms would find this type of contract highly beneficial. SMEs, in particular, could benefit from the suitability criteria favouring smaller businesses. By offering innovative and efficient digital solutions, firms can position themselves effectively to meet the university's needs, opening doors to further collaborations within the academic sector and beyond.

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Notice Title

Virtual Events Platform

Notice Description

This call-off is for the provision of a virtual events platform solution to enable the university to engage with prospective students on a global level. It will provide the ability to integrate and facilitate interviews with prospective students and will act as a repository of past events for later view engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6aa3fa76-5df7-4537-adb3-ae4e4769b334
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67469e82-8b01-40f6-a271-21879b35623d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 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
George-Oliver Matthews
Contact Email
george-oliver.poole@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
023 8059 5711

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IVENT PRO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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