Tender

Placement Management Solution

UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Ulster is seeking bids for a tender titled "Placement Management Solution," which falls under the IT services sector, specifically in consulting and software development. The procurement process is currently at the active stage, with tenders due by 26 March 2021. This contract, valued at £652,000, is anticipated to last for an initial period of five years, with options for extension for up to 60 months. The submission method includes electronic and written formats, and responses must be directed to the address located in Coleraine, Northern Ireland.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in health science education systems. Companies that can demonstrate the capability to implement scalable and integrated management systems compliant with healthcare regulations will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in facilitating approximately 10,000 student placements annually across various health disciplines, thereby contributing to the growth and innovation in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Placement Management Solution

Notice Description

Student Placement Management Solution

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for a Placement Management Solution. The system must be a proven hosted and managed solution tailored for the Health Science education market. The system shall be hosted in a scalable environment across a number of schools with the ability to enhance capacity from the initial baseline and it shall be integrated with existing identity management and related systems in the University. The system shall be capable of interfacing with existing teaching and learning solutions through standards-based protocols or offer similar integrated functionality. The placement of students is subject to adherence to regulations from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and General Medical Council (GMC). Each student is required to attain a tailored level of training in order to be accredited by the regulatory body, this includes both range of practice learning experience as well as successful completion of the required number of hours. It is expected that on a yearly basis there will be approximately 10,000 placements across the Faculty, and these should encompass disciplines such as but not limited to nursing, pathology or respiratory physiotherapy. Additional information: The estimated total value stated above in Section II.2.6 includes the initial 5 year contract period and the option to extend the contract for any periods up to and including 60 months.

Options: It is anticipated the contract will be for five (5) years initially, with an option to extend for any periods up to and including sixty (60) months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02959f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003750-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72230000 - Custom software development services

72250000 - System and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£652,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cs.houston@ulster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2870123132

Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

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