Award

Agreement for a Postgraduate Research Degrees Portal

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

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Award

12 Feb 2018 at 11:30

Award Notice
Tender

13 Oct 2017 at 08:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has announced the completion of a procurement process for an Agreement for a Postgraduate Research Degrees Portal. This initiative falls under the IT services category, specifically in consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is based in Liverpool, England. The procurement followed an open procedure and was completed as of December 8, 2017. The contract period spans from January 2, 2018, to December 31, 2021, with a total contract value of £109,275. Although the procurement period has concluded, the focus was on integrating the portal with existing university systems while ensuring data is hosted within the EU if a SaaS solution is selected.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and IT consulting services, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions for educational institutions. Companies that design, develop, or maintain digital platforms geared towards the academic sector, especially those with experience in researcher development programmes, would find this tender relevant. The emphasis on hosting data within the EU also presents an opportunity for businesses compliant with GDPR regulations. SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the education technology space may particularly benefit from such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Agreement for a Postgraduate Research Degrees Portal

Notice Description

This is an award notice and is not an Invitation to Tender Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is seeking to appoint a supplier or suppliers of a Postgraduate Research Degrees Portal which can integrate with existing University systems. The data must be hosted in the EU (if SaaS solution). Research students form the bedrock of LJMU's vibrant research community and make a valued contribution to the intellectual life of the University. The Doctoral Academy supports and trains postgraduate research students and works alongside Schools, Faculties and Professional Services to harmonise the quality of the postgraduate research experience across the University. Our core responsibilities include: * Delivering an excellent Researcher Development Programme * Sharing good practice in supervision * Signposting specialist support for postgraduates across the University * Quality assurance and monitoring of student progress Additional information: To access the documents please register on Intend, please do not email as you will only be directed to Intend. Any queries pertaining to this tender exercise should be conducted through the Intend portal The closing date is Noon 13th November 2017, however documents will only be available to download until 5pm GMT 6th November 2017

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b374a2e9-4c7c-4cce-8610-ee97da58039c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af895a09-9645-43dd-9f54-5038bcc3c469
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,275 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 3-4 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
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
kathryn Houghton
Contact Email
k.l.houghton@ljmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L2 2QP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAPLO SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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