Planning

IT Consultancy - Enterprise Service Bus/data integration

LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY

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Planning

23 Aug 2021 at 14:31

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Trinity University is initiating a procurement process for IT consultancy services focused on the implementation of an Enterprise Service Bus and data integration solution. This project is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone being the engagement end date on 6th September 2021. The university, located in Leeds, England, is seeking expert advice on optimal approaches and technology options to facilitate automated data transfers between their Student Management System and Virtual Learning Environment. The tender’s classification falls under the category of systems and technical consultancy services, with the procurement method being tender.

This opportunity presents significant potential for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in systems integration, data management, and higher education technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to express their interest, as their expertise may align well with Leeds Trinity University's needs for both the consultancy and implementation phases of the project. Interested businesses should reach out to the Head of Procurement, Mark Hayter, to explore the possibility of collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Consultancy - Enterprise Service Bus/data integration

Notice Description

RE: Preliminary market consultation: ITS067 - IT Consultancy - Enterprise Service Bus/data integration Leeds Trinity University ( a small University, with about 300 FTE staff, and about 3,500 students ) is embarking on a project to select and implement an Enterprise Service Bus/data integration layer which could facilitate secure, scalable and automated transfer of key data between various corporate information systems. Our initial priority is to enable automated data transfer between our Student Management System (Tribal SITS), and our VLE (Moodle) - but we are interested in a solution which could be used for other system integrations in future. We are looking to procure consultancy services to provide us with expert advice on the optimal approach and technology options, and potentially to support the implementation of the chosen solution. We anticipate that there will be two initial phases in this project, and we are interested in exploring consultancy options and potential costs for both. Suggested deliverables are listed below, but we are open to recommendations on this:- Consultancy and design phase * Reviewing the existing technology landscape and data integration arrangements at LTU * Proposing an optimal strategy and approach for future data integration services between key corporate systems * Specification and costing of options for the underpinning technical architecture to support the proposed approach * Recommendations for a future 'Business As Usual' support model - to maintain the implemented solution once in place * A high level project plan for implementing the proposed solution Implementation phase - SITS/Moodle integration * Analysis of 'as is' business processes involving the exchange of data between SITS and Moodle systems * Proposal for the 'to be' state - including recommended solution and changes to the current business processes * Implementation of the technical solution * Training for internal staff * Project management Responding Please confirm your interest by e-mail to Mark Hayter, Head of Procurement (m.hayter@leedstrinity.ac.uk) before noon 6th September 2021 Although not mandatory to do so, we would appreciate your expression of interest using or paying regard to the pro-forma at Appendix 1 of the attached Word Document

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec8e30fe-8bd7-4dd0-91fc-9d49019f0cce
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS18 5HD
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Horsforth
Westminster Constituency
Leeds North West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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