Tender

QAA Request for Tender - Events Tool

THE QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education has awarded the contract for the provision of a web-based events management and hosting solution to CVENT EUROPE LTD. The tender, titled "QAA Request for Tender - Events Tool," falls under the industry category of Industry specific software package. The contract value is GBP 103,354, and the contract period runs from 2023-11-10 to 2026-11-11. The procurement method used was an Open procedure with a tender period ending on 2023-08-09.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for SMEs and companies providing services related to web-based events management solutions. Businesses interested in providing technology services for event management within the UK should consider engaging with THE QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION. The contract period offers a long-term engagement opportunity, with a focus on delivering a high-quality online events tool to meet the organisation's needs.

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Notice Title

QAA Request for Tender - Events Tool

Notice Description

The provision of a web-based events management and hosting solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3d24b01-0a0a-4c9f-bdf5-7d782ac01a93
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 1 Oct 2025 2-3 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
THE QUALITY ASSURANCE AGENCY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
Contact Name
Nathan Kington
Contact Email
projects@qaa.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01452 557000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 1UB
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

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