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(NU/1589-52) Provision of an online support system for the Realising Opportunities Programme

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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29 Jun 2022 at 09:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University as the buying organisation, seeking to establish a contract titled "(NU/1589-52) Provision of an online support system for the Realising Opportunities Programme." This contract falls under the industry category of business services, specifically related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, and security. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, the procurement method employed is selective, specifically through a restricted procedure. The tender period ended on 26 April 2022, while the awarded contract commenced on 1 August 2022 and is set to expire on 31 July 2023, with a contract value of £22,788.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing online support systems, software development, or marketing consultancy services. Businesses that specialise in creating user-friendly digital platforms or providing robust training solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for future similar contracts, especially those aimed at enhancing educational programmes like the Realising Opportunities Partnership. Engaging in this sector could lead to sustained growth and further collaborations with educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1589-52) Provision of an online support system for the Realising Opportunities Programme

Notice Description

The scope of this contract includes: * The provision of an online support system. * The provision of appropriate and robust Child Safeguarding. * Implementation/technical support and updates/development/maintenance of the system. * Training for undergraduate students and the RO Central Team. Online support is a key element of the programme delivered by the Realising Opportunities (RO) Partnership, underpinning the other elements students are involved in. Online support is ongoing throughout the RO programme and involves live web chats, email support from a dedicated RO Ambassador and the opportunity to have interactions with current undergraduate students at the RO Partner universities via an online community. A high quality, secure system to facilitate interactions in the online community is required. To encourage student participation, the system must also be accessible, user friendly and attractive.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75b7a4a8-0919-40b3-88ec-12a3a8cba1bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eae8702e-4cd1-4a42-9692-02065244750f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,788 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 6-12 months
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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (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

BRIGHTSIDE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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