Tender

Student Records System and associated systems, architecture consultancy

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

13 Aug 2021 at 10:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Lancaster University for the project titled "Student Records System and associated systems, architecture consultancy." This procurement falls under the IT services category and is situated in Lancaster, North West England. Currently in the tender stage, the opportunity was published on 13th August 2021, with a submission deadline set for 8th September 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for businesses looking to engage in consultancy services within the higher education sector, with a total contract value estimated at £80,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, particularly those experienced in system architecture and microservices. Companies that can analyse and enhance existing systems, and have a proven track record in working with educational institutions, will be well-positioned to compete. With the expected workload spanning 4-6 weeks, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply as they may find a welcoming environment to showcase their capabilities for this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Student Records System and associated systems, architecture consultancy

Notice Description

Lancaster University Student Records System (LUSI) is an in-house developed system, produced over many years and covering core, and not so core, aspects of the higher education academic model. It currently consists of a legacy, but still actively developed desktop app written in .net (c#, MSSQL) with windows integrated security. In addition, a more recent set of separate web applications written in Angular with token-based authentication and containerised .net core APIs which communicate with the same common MSSQL database that the desktop application uses. We seek to move to an online only model with a domain-based architecture based more on microservices. We are looking for a consultant that can work with our senior development team to analyse the current architecture, report on its suitability, design an ideal model and set out the steps we need to take to move towards it. This includes, but may not be limited to the database architecture, API and middleware, the security model, the use and customisation of frameworks and the UX / UI tools used. We anticipate a total of 4-6 weeks work. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf2d2d3-32b9-461b-9e77-0ecaaf063bf1
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 29 Apr 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Angela Wearden
Contact Email
a.wearden@lancaster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01524 594087

Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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