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Vepple Platinum Package

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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17 Dec 2024 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has completed a public procurement process, awarding a contract for the "Vepple Platinum Package" to Revolution Viewing Ltd. This tender falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and pertains to the university's strategic investment in enhancing virtual recruitment experiences to boost student enrolment. The procurement was carried out through a direct procurement method and has been categorised as a single tender action (below threshold). Key dates include the tender period ending on 5th December 2024, the contract starting on 2nd March 2025, and lasting until 1st March 2028. The value of the contract is £105,000, and the location for this service is Coventry, England, with postal code CV15FB.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and virtual experience platforms, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can provide innovative solutions to enhance virtual engagement for prospective university students stand to benefit from such contracts. Given the focus on student recruitment and income generation, businesses that deliver immersive, personalised digital experiences are well-positioned to compete. The awarded contract highlights the potential for companies to form strategic partnerships with educational institutions, contributing to both business growth and the improvement of student engagement strategies.

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Notice Title

Vepple Platinum Package

Notice Description

Vepple plays a crucial role in supporting our student recruitment efforts, directly contributing to income generation. By enhancing our virtual recruitment experience, we can attract more prospective students, leading to higher application rates and, ultimately, increased enrolments. This helps drive revenue, supporting efforts to reduce the deficit.Vepple is a strategic investment that directly impacts income generation through its ability to engage and convert prospective students. As the tool is essential for recruiting students, it is aligned with the university's focus on critical activities that deliver income, making it a necessary expenditure despite the shortfall in income. Vepple maximises income opportunities by providing a personalised and immersive experience that leads to greater student engagement, increasing the likelihood of conversions. The significant time and effort involved in launching and embedding Vepple-integrating it into our website and open days-ensures that it becomes a core, long-term tool in our recruitment strategy, providing ongoing value well beyond the initial investment. Vepple is a personalised virtual experience platform, designed to help universities to engage, capture and nurture future students.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5d2a8e3-3299-40d9-974e-3cb69b2742fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7524b7f-57a0-45ff-bc14-ff9b90d4f9a3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2025 - 1 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bux280@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REVOLUTION VIEWING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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