Tender

EPOS Replacement

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)

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Tender

20 Nov 2019 at 11:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "EPOS Replacement." This procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with an estimated value of £250,000. The tender is in the active stage, and submissions must be received by 20 December 2019. The project aims to appoint a vendor for a new EPOS solution across the University's catering outlets, requiring submissions to demonstrate robust solutions that support both current and future operational needs. The successful vendor is expected to offer a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution, with capabilities that enhance student and staff services.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with a focus on SaaS platforms, POS systems, and integration capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly relevant, given the emphasis on intuitive software and effective stock management solutions that cater to the academic environment. Companies that can demonstrate experience in enhancing customer service through technological advancements and those with a clear plan for implementation will have a competitive edge in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPOS Replacement

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint a single vendor for a replacement EPOS solution that will operate in all of the University's catering and bar outlets, including (where required) those of its contract catering partners and the Student Union. The University wishes to invest in a platform that can provide functionality that will enhance the services we provide to our Students, Staff and external customers. The University's preference is for a SaaS solution and it is critical to the University that a supplier can clearly articulate what its SaaS solution is, from the infrastructure through to the rights and responsibilities that the University will have over the solution. If suppliers do not offer a SaaS solution, the same level of response is required. The desired outcomes of the tender are: * Appoint a supplier with the best fit POS solutions and peripherals suitable to support the University and Student Union Operations, now and for the future * Appoint a supplier with back end software and system structure that is easy to use, supports the University and SU structures, and manages data well * Appoint a supplier that can support the University daily bites scheme * Appoint a supplier with a solution that can support improvements to the University daily bites scheme * Appoint a supplier in which we have confidence to put in place the required integrations to support the desired EPOS processes * Appoint a supplier with a strong integration capability to support future change * Appoint a supplier with a stock management solution and integration capability that can support both the Student Union and University aims * Appoint a supplier that can support the University and Student Union in improving supporting processes around EPOS * Appoint a supplier that can support the University and Student Union in developing new loyalty schemes and offers * Appoint a supplier that can support online and pre-ordering * Agreement of a plan to implement the EPOS solution for the University and Student Union * Appoint a supplier with a solution that gives the University confidence in its security and compliance, and ability to support the solution * Appoint a supplier with a solution that gives the University confidence in its roadmap for the future The project includes the replacement of over 75 POS Terminals at the University across UoN, Student Union and 3rd Party managed locations. Additional information: To apply for this contract please register interest at the below link. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Tender reference for this procurement is PROC JS ITT/1150

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe17ea32-1272-464a-8474-876db1b6c331
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f772b15b-494b-41ce-9338-3849be6c613b
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Mar 2020 - 29 Mar 2025 Over 5 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)
Contact Name
Jake Smith
Contact Email
procurement@nottingham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0115 951 3634 ext 13634

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 2NR
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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