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EW18_001 - Enquiry Handling Tool

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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03 Feb 2019 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent has completed the procurement process for an enquiry handling tool under the title "EW18_001 - Enquiry Handling Tool." This initiative falls under the software package and information systems industry category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 18 January 2019. The awarded contract, valued at £205,000, started on 1 February 2019 and extends until 31 January 2024.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those focused on enquiry management systems and related technologies. Companies that can offer innovative, efficient, and user-friendly software capable of facilitating communication across organisational boundaries would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The emphasis on a self-service knowledge handling system indicates a growing demand for solutions that enhance user engagement and streamline issue resolution.

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Notice Title

EW18_001 - Enquiry Handling Tool

Notice Description

The University procured an enquiry handling system to manage enquiries across the University to provide a seamless visible solution that addresses student and staff needs. The system will sit across organisational boundaries allowing staff and students to easily track the progress of their queries and have access to a self-service knowledge handling system with the ability to escalate issues that are more challenging to resolve.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-929b982a-ca17-471a-af7b-b008c6dd8982
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a40511-cee6-455d-a76f-7b9559b89222
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£205,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOPDESK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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