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(NU/1589-39) Realising Opportunities National Student Conference March 2022

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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19 Nov 2021 at 12:08

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is seeking to appoint a supplier for the virtual event platform for the Realising Opportunities National Student Conference scheduled for 12 March 2022. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 12 November 2021, with a total contract value of £13,700. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure, which concluded tender submissions by 22 October 2021. The event aims to accommodate approximately 1,200 students and 100 staff and requires adequate security and reporting functionalities, thereby ensuring a safe experience for participants aged 16-18 years old. The contract period will commence on 15 November 2021 and conclude on 30 April 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in virtual event management, software development, and IT security solutions. Companies capable of providing robust technical support and project management services would be well-positioned to compete, especially SMEs looking to expand their service offerings in the educational and events sector. Given the scale of this event, businesses with experience in catering to large audiences with interactive digital platforms should consider this contract as a viable prospect for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1589-39) Realising Opportunities National Student Conference March 2022

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint a supplier to provide a virtual event platform for the RO National Student Conference (NSC) which will take place on Saturday 12 March 2022. The NSC is the programme's flagship event and involves students from across the country attending interactive sessions and exhibitions which are facilitated by staff and student ambassadors from the Partner universities. The platform will need to have adequate security and reporting functionality to be safe for students who are 16-18 years old. The supplier specifically is required to have the ability to provide the following services: 1) Access for approximately 1,200 students and 100 staff to a platform that provides the following features: 2) Provide support with implementation and optimisation: 3) Project Management and technical support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03c6dcff-697c-4c71-a22e-d8201a4eaa6c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 1-6 months
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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IVENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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