Tender

Provision of an Online Platform to Support UK Students in their application to University - Prior Information Notice

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is currently seeking to procure an online platform to assist UK students with their university application process, specifically in writing their personal statements. This project is classified under the software package and information systems industry (CPV code 48000000) and is situated in Hampshire, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the Planning stage, with the closing deadline for submissions set for 12:00 noon local time on 26 July 2017. The anticipated contract will begin on 29 August 2017 and is expected to last until 30 November 2018, with a contract value of £500,000.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in educational software development and online platforms. Companies that can demonstrate a proven track record in delivering bespoke training solutions, especially those familiar with the UCAS admissions process, will be well-positioned to compete. The tender aims to engage providers capable of delivering both online and face-to-face support across multiple colleges, making it an ideal prospect for SMEs in the educational services sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Online Platform to Support UK Students in their application to University - Prior Information Notice

Notice Description

The University of Southampton is seeking to procure an online platform that is able to facilitate students to write their personal statement for their application to university as well as providing guidance, structure and support. As part of this package the successful company will also need to provide a fully trained member of staff who has qualified teacher status to deliver workshops within colleges/ sixth forms to support students in using the platform. These workshops need to cover the University and College Admissions System (UCAS) admissions process as well as aspects such as university admissions tests and interview skills. We also require the successful company to be able to deliver both online and face to face bespoke training to members of staff within the college/ sixth form across ten colleges within our region in the first instance. If the project continues into its second phase (2018-2020) we would require the company to train an additional 10 colleges/ sixth forms. Additional information: Potential bidders with the genuine capability, demonstrable experience in online platforms to support students and the capacity to meet the requirements set out in this PIN should confirm their interest by downloading, completing and uploading the Questionnaire via the University's tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the In-Tend Portal, you will need to register your company before accessing the PIN stage. Once registered you will need to express and interest in the project, further details will then become available. To submit your interest on the In-Tend portal 1. Log In 2. My Tenders 3. View PIN details. 4. Browse and upload your return (or Zip File) 5. Once response document is uploaded and displayed in the - My Documents for Return - use - Submit My Return. Please note, to preserve the integrity of the procedure, all queries must be made via In-Tend. We look forward to receiving your response. The Closing Time and Date for receipt of submission is 12:00 noon local time on 26 July 2017. Please be aware that the system will automatically reject any late submissions. The responses to this PIN will be used to inform our decision making. There will be no prejudice to any future procurement procedure by participation in this PIN. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86eb5894-81f4-4fdb-9a44-c56a4d44dabb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/483ea3cc-f857-4ffe-b999-aa1eedb2c955
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

48422000 - Software package suites

48517000 - IT software package

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

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

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

72212190 - Educational software development services

72212517 - IT software development services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Aug 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Vicki Becheley
Contact Email
vsh@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 (0)23 8059 5689

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

Notice Documents

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