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Squiz SaaS Digital Experience Platform Environment v16- Migration and Upgrade

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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15 May 2024 at 08:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for the migration and upgrade of their digital experience platform to Squiz UK Limited. The tender, titled "Squiz SaaS Digital Experience Platform Environment v16- Migration and Upgrade," falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems. It was procured using a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on May 13, 2024, and ends on June 30, 2026. The tender deadline was May 10, 2024. The project is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in software solutions and information systems. Companies experienced in platform migration and upgrades, particularly in the public sector and within the software services category, would be well-suited to compete. As the current provider, Squiz UK Limited secured the direct award due to its compatibility with the existing infrastructure, showcasing the potential for long-term partnerships with the University of Sheffield in delivering digital solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Squiz SaaS Digital Experience Platform Environment v16- Migration and Upgrade

Notice Description

Migration and Implementation work to upgrade current Funnelback/Squiz 15 infrastructure to the new Funnelback 16 DXP platform as well as new system licenses. Current provider Squiz is the only provider able to provide this platform and is the current incumbent supplier, so after reviewing the market for alternative providers this provider allowed compatibility of the current infrastructure with no drop in service. The G-cloud 13 framework was used which allows a direct award option which was utilised for this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9f7405b-315e-4879-be01-a7760271cef9
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,870 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,870 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 May 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQUIZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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