Tender

Provision of Agent Portal Solution

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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Tender

22 Nov 2024 at 14:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University (DMU) is seeking proposals for the provision of an Agent Portal Solution to support their international student recruitment efforts for their Leicester campus and overseas locations. This tender falls under the Software package and information systems industry category and follows an open procurement procedure. The procurement process initiated on 22nd November 2024, with a closing date for tender responses set for 3rd January 2025. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2030. The university aims to transition from manual processes to an efficient, integrated agent portal, particularly one that can potentially integrate with their existing SAP system.

This tender provides significant business opportunities for companies specializing in software solutions, particularly those providing sales, marketing, and business intelligence software packages. Businesses with experience in creating agent-focused portals, especially those already deployed in the higher education sector, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as DMU is interested in solutions that can be quickly implemented to streamline and enhance their student recruitment process. This project offers not only the prospect of contractual revenue but also the potential for future collaboration and innovation with a prominent UK university.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Agent Portal Solution

Notice Description

De Montfort University (DMU) recruits thousands of students from across the world to study at its main campus in Leicester as well as campuses overseas. Currently, a high percentage of these students are recruited in collaboration with international agents who support students through the process and receive a commission should the student go on to enrol at DMU. DMU does not, as yet, have an efficient system to receive and process applications submitted via agents and is currently heavily reliant on manual excel and document uploads to SAP which, when applications are in their thousands, is a time-consuming and inefficient model. DMU therefore now require an 'off-the-shelf' Agent Portal Solution, already in operation at UK HE and/or overseas institutions and must come with the potential for integration with SAP, to facilitate this future area of development for the University. Additional information: All details relating to this procurement opportunity can be found within the Invitation to Tender documentation for the Provision of Agent Portal Solution, DMU Contract Reference 2153/24, uploaded to the InTend e-tendering portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home. This represents an Open Tender process and the closing date for receipt of Tender responses is Friday 3rd January 2025. Delivery Notes De Montfort University (DMU) recruits thousands of students from across the world to study at its main campus in Leicester as well as campuses overseas. Currently, a high percentage of these students are recruited in collaboration with international agents who support students through the process and receive a commission should the student go on to enrol at DMU. DMU does not, as yet, have an efficient system to receive and process applications submitted via agents and is currently heavily reliant on manual excel and document uploads to SAP which, when applications are in their thousands, is a time-consuming and inefficient model. DMU therefore now require an 'off-the-shelf' Agent Portal Solution, already in operation at UK HE and/or overseas institutions and must come with the potential for integration with SAP, to facilitate this future area of development for the University. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06157d90-3884-449a-ade9-56db6a04b2a9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Paul Whitehall
Contact Email
paul.whitehall@dmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01162078794

Buyer Location

Locality
1
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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