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Request For Information

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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14 Mar 2025 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is seeking information for its People Data Hub and Identity Governance Administration (IGA) project, classified under software package and information systems with data management services. This procurement process aims to streamline identity data management across the university. Located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, it falls under the tender stage with a deadline set for 3rd April 2025. The contract period will start on 1st May 2025 and conclude on 30th April 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, data management, and information systems integration. Companies capable of aggregating data from various sources and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards will find this project especially suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially growing their business by enhancing security, reducing human error, and delivering value for money through this collaborative endeavour with the University of Manchester.

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Notice Title

Request For Information

Notice Description

The People Data Hub and Identity Governance Administration (IGA) project aims to streamline and centralise Identity data management across the university ensuring governance policies align with access rights and permissions. By incorporating automated workflows and policy enforcement the People Data Hub and Identity Governance Administration (IGA) project will: - Aggregate data from multiple sources, ingest data feeds and create identity records. - Detect and process records - deduplication, merging and splitting person data. - Ensure data accessibility, consistency and reporting adhering to seamless integration. - Reduce human error, enhance security and mitigate risks related to access. - Comply with various regulations and standards. The University of Manchester no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation. As a result, the University of Manchester will no longer be subject to the regime contained in The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation with effect from 1 August 2023. However, as an institution founded for the public good, an exempt charity and an organization in receipt of public funds, the University has a duty to manage expenditure in an appropriate manner and aims to deliver value for money across its non-pay spend by adhering to good procurement practice. Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are freely available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1d77d56-b366-4b8c-b562-cce80e1f72d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/918c8e06-b999-497f-a769-f578e8e68af5
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
Other - Request For Information
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

72322000 - Data management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 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 MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kevin.casey@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01612758857

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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