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Echo360 Lecture Capture License Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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28 Jan 2021 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for the renewal of the Echo360 Lecture Capture Licence, valued at £131,000. This procurement falls under the category of industry-specific software packages and is relevant to the education sector. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2021. The procurement method employed was a direct award, specifically a single tender action due to limitations posed by Covid-19, which prevented a broader tendering process.

This contract presents an opportunity for software vendors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with a prominent educational institution. Given the growing demand for digital learning solutions, companies specialising in educational technology and software packages would find this tender particularly relevant. Firms with the capability to provide similar software solutions might find avenues for partnership or competition, enhancing their business footprint in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Echo360 Lecture Capture License Renewal

Notice Description

The University made a direct award to Echo360 for license renewal for its existing Lecture Capture System. No suitable framework agreements were identified at the time and retenderering was not an option due to Covid-19 restrictions meaning staff unavailablilty to either tender or replace the incumbent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c305363f-a3de-48ae-a194-74374e420ff4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20620950-2603-4d0a-8479-bf0f1d0f01b1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£131,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECHO360

Further Information

Notice Documents

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