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(NU/1589-35) Integrated chat and blogging platform

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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21 Sep 2021 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking a supplier for an integrated chat and blogging platform designed to enhance communication between prospective students and staff. This tender, classified under business services, specifically relates to programming and marketing software, with a total contract value of £24,000. The procurement stage is in the award phase, having recently completed a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The contract period is set to run from 27th September 2021 to 26th September 2022, with the tender period ending on 1st September 2021.

This opportunity could foster significant growth for businesses involved in software development and marketing services, particularly those specialising in integrated communication tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on programming, sales analytics, or marketing management consultancy services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, organisations that excel in transferring data and optimising existing platforms may find their services in demand in this tender.

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Notice Title

(NU/1589-35) Integrated chat and blogging platform

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint a supplier to provide an integrated chat and blogging platform that facilitates peer-to-peer communication between prospective students and student ambassadors and staff. The supplier specifically is required to have the ability to provide the following services: 1) A 12 month subscription to a platform that provides the following features: 2) Provide support with implementation and optimisation: 3) Ability to transfer existing data, content and contacts from an existing Unibuddy implementation into the platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a76f2f-817c-43dd-a09d-a01cec0a25ef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2021 - 26 Sep 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

UNIBUDDY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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