Planning

Market Engagement for a MIS database system for Suffolk County Council Adult Learning Service

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Feb 2022 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is planning to conduct a procurement process for a Management Information System (MIS) for its Adult Learning Service, with the tender identified as "Market Engagement for a MIS database system." This initiative falls under the goods category within the software package and information systems industry. The procurement stage is in its planning phase, and organisations are encouraged to participate in a market engagement exercise to provide insights into products available in the market. Key dates include the completion of a questionnaire by 8th April 2022, with the procurement process expected to commence in June 2022. The service will primarily be delivered to the Ipswich region (UKH14), and the existing contract is due to expire on 31st September 2023.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those offering MIS and database systems. Companies that provide associated services related to adult education and performance analytics will be well-positioned to compete. The involvement in this procurement process can enhance service delivery in educational settings and improve outcomes for local learners, making it an attractive opportunity for firms aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector, especially within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement for a MIS database system for Suffolk County Council Adult Learning Service

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council intends to conduct a procurement later in 2022 to award contract for a Management Information System (MIS) for Adult Learning Service. This notice is to announce the market engagement exercise for a better understand of the products that are available before the commencement of procurement process. Please complete this questionnaire by 8th April 2022: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7GqcEEZQlUqPPIT2O6GK9L3r7aKrQUpJsyFCf6J_9C5UMFdVMTc4NEJDNEJHWTBCSzgzVjE3U0VOUC4u , this questionnaire will be the start of our market engagement exercise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Suffolk County Council would like to hear from organisations offering Management Information System (MIS) and associated services to gain an understand of the systems available.The Adult Learning Service receives Adult education budget from the Education and Skills Funding Agency, and we subcontracts local learning providers to deliver learning opportunities to Suffolk residents. The Service currently has a contract with a database provider, using the database to record learner and learning records, curriculum and progression information, and to generate reports to analyse performance and funding. The current 5-year contract is due to expire on 31st September 2023. We expect the procurement exercise to begin in June 2022. This notice is to announce the market engagement exercise for a better understand of the products that are available before the commencement of procurement process. Please complete this questionnaire by 8th April 2022: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7GqcEEZQlUqPPIT2O6GK9L3r7aKrQUpJsyFCf6J_9C5UMFdVMTc4NEJDNEJHWTBCSzgzVjE3U0VOUC4u, this questionnaire will be the start of our market engagement exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031a00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004964-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48610000 - Database systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
wing-yu.ho@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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