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Implementation of a student admission system

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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19 Mar 2021 at 11:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Newcastle University, which has awarded a contract for the implementation of a student admission system. This IT services contract, classified under the CPV code 72000000, is based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. The procurement method was selective, with the contract awarded to Softcat PLC on 15 February 2021. The contract is valued at £1,321,128 and spans from 15 March 2021 to 28 February 2023, having completed its tender period on 25 February 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in software development and IT services, particularly those that focus on digital infrastructure and user experience enhancements. Given the project's emphasis on building an integrated application portal and improving admissions processes, businesses that specialise in consulting and developing user-friendly technology solutions would be well-suited to compete. The contract also favours small and medium enterprises (SMEs), indicating that smaller, agile firms can leverage their capabilities to fulfil the needs outlined by Newcastle University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Implementation of a student admission system

Notice Description

. The project's main objectives/deliverables are: * Build and sustain a digital infrastructure that operates effectively and efficiently to meet the variant processes between UG and PG applications (one platform); * Implement an integrated application portal, for applicants and agents to self-manage their applications and interactions; * Pursue optimal development of technology solutions, by blending enhancements of existing solutions with new solutions (as appropriate), to support strategic expansion of the Admissions Life Cycle; * Improve user experience, by automating processes using a task management/workflow approach, where manual effort is focused more on exceptions rather than standard work items; * Complete a radical redesign of the Admissions cross-functional and end-to-end processes (from Apply to Registration), to simplify, remove complexity, and measure performance; and * Proactively respond to market demands and improve resilience across the University's admissions function, by streamlining the data collected and making the data accessible to all required users. Additional information: This contract is a call off from the SUPC SLRA framework agreement Lot 5 Software Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70741bdd-f734-4c1e-bb66-6f20ef219b9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b8fb40e-cae4-424e-8681-4f94096dd74e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,321,128 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,321,128 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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