Award

SITS Change Programme

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Award

23 Jun 2022 at 15:09

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

06 Dec 2021 at 11:45

Tender Notice
Tender

06 Dec 2021 at 10:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire is conducting the "SITS Change Programme," aimed at enhancing its student record system to support its strategic goals within the education sector. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on IT services and consultancy, and is located in Luton, England. Currently in the Award stage, the tender process was initiated on December 6, 2021, with the tender period concluding on December 17, 2021. The awarded contract commenced on June 1, 2022, and is set to run until January 26, 2024.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in digital transformation, software development, and academic support services. Participants can expect to contribute to meaningful changes within the university's operational framework, driving efficiencies and improved service delivery for students and staff alike. Interested businesses should register via the university's procurement portal to access bidding documents and submit their proposals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SITS Change Programme

Notice Description

This programme forms part of the delivery of the University's strategic plan, particularly its Education and Student Experience strand. Its primary focus is re-investment in the University's student record system and the policies and processes it supports. As such, it will drive cultural and behavioural changes and ultimately, its success is measured by efficiency gains for academic and professional services staff, greater self-service functions and improved communications for and with students and, improved data quality. The culmination of all of this change will enable staff to refocus and deliver a high quality, enhanced service to all stakeholders. Especially our students. The Programme is underpinned by a set of principles and objectives that will ensure that outcomes remain focused and complement overall University planning and strategic needs. They will also establish the foundation for on-going and continuous improvement. These principles and objectives of the Programme are as follows: Principles * Student-focused * 'Problem-solving not predicament management' - solve the core problem & no short-term fixes. * Driven by business need, enabled by technology. * 'Re-use, before buy, before building' new software to maximise existing investment. * Develop future capacity and capability to develop staff and drive culture change. * Compliance, security and privacy through good data governance Key Objectives * To be digital by default * To deliver efficient and effective functions that are fit for purpose & support University strategic and operational plans. * To provide value for money * To provide sustainability for future planning

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3a704a1-2883-4745-8bb1-874c5aad9797
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d7a6991-32b1-4d0f-a74d-9d370ecef1a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 26 Jan 2024 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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