Award

IT Services

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

13 Nov 2024 at 11:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth recently completed a procurement process for IT services to develop a digital learning platform for medical education. The contract, valued at £63,382, falls under the e-learning services industry category (CPV 80420000) and will be implemented in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out as a single tender action (below threshold), and the award stage has concluded. The tender period ended on 30th September 2024, with the contract period starting on 1st October 2024 and running until 31st July 2027. The procurement process is designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), making it accessible to smaller businesses.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in IT and digital learning services. Given the contract's specific requirements and the extended duration, companies with capabilities in digital education solutions, particularly those that can provide tailored e-learning platforms for the medical field, stand to benefit significantly. SMEs are especially well-suited for this tender, as the University of Plymouth has shown a preference for such enterprises. The awarded company, JISC Services Ltd, indicates that companies of a similar scale and expertise are likely to find similar future opportunities with the university.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Services

Notice Description

Digital learning platform for medical education.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf1addc7-c69e-4a46-8a81-4231fa0a684d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be72d7da-f68e-41a7-ad83-77efd3723328
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,382 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,382 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 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 PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01752 582057

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JISC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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