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University Online Events System

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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03 Feb 2021 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to enhance its capacity for virtual events through the procurement of an "University Online Events System." This tender falls within the software package and information systems category, with an emphasis on goods to support urgent university events due to Covid-19 restrictions. The procurement method employed was 'limited', meaning it was awarded without prior publication of a competitive call, highlighting the extreme urgency of the need to facilitate online events. Key details include the award worth £191,316, which was signed on 7th August 2020, indicating the swift response to the evolving event landscape within the university.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for technology firms, particularly those specialising in software systems suited for educational institutions and virtual events. Businesses that can offer scalable online solutions and have experience with large-scale event management will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The university anticipates further tendering for a comprehensive university-wide system, suggesting that firms should be prepared for more substantial engagements in the future as the need for virtual capabilities continues to grow.

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Notice Title

University Online Events System

Notice Description

Urgent requirement for University Events

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University holds a number of large events. Due to Covid, the University had to purchase an online system to allow these events to continue.

Options: As it is unknown the true scale of events and the capabilities of a system. The University may require more licences.

Procurement Information

The Covid-19 crisis has necessitated the cancellation of all face to face large events activity, therefore requiring us to quickly refocus the majority of our activity online; there is an immediate business need to further develop the capability to deliver large virtual events. The intention is to identify the volume of events required throughout the University and to tender in the future for a University wide system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028fc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002158-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£191,316 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alison.johnson@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTIUM SOFTWARE

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