Award

The Provision of InPlace Placement Software and Associated Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

21 Aug 2017 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a tender for "The Provision of InPlace Placement Software and Associated Services," aiming to enhance its existing web-based solution connecting students with the workplace. This procurement falls under the category of industry-specific software packages and was valued at £55,582. The tender period ended on 25th July 2017, with the contract awarded to Quantum IT Europe Ltd, commencing on 18th August 2017 and concluding on 17th August 2018. The procurement method was classified as 'Other', reflecting a tailored approach to meet the university's operational needs.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the educational technology sector. Companies with expertise in developing and providing software solutions, especially those relating to placement services or student engagement platforms, would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future contracts. The completion of this contract may also open avenues for further collaboration with higher education institutions seeking innovation in their digital offerings.

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Notice Title

The Provision of InPlace Placement Software and Associated Services

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham currently uses InPlace, a web-based solution that connects students with the workplace. This contract is for additional functionality to enhance the existing service and ensure continuity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e924293d-9c12-4fae-9024-47e695f1629f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1325a6b7-e1a9-4cd8-9de1-201cf153e5f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,582 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,582 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2017 - 17 Aug 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Michelle Duckett
Contact Email
m.duckett@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUANTUM IT EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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