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Placement Management Information System

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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28 Feb 2022 at 11:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed a procurement process for a Placement Management Information System, classified under the software package and information systems category. This process utilised a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated agreement without prior publication. The contract, worth £104,462.40, was signed on 27 February 2022, with the services covering annual software maintenance, hosting, and support for the Student Placement Management System integrated with other systems at the university. The delivery addresses are situated within the UK, specifically in Plymouth, Devon.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services industry, particularly those with expertise in educational software systems and maintenance. Companies that can demonstrate knowledge of integrated software solutions and possess the capability to provide ongoing support services would be well-positioned to compete. The proprietary nature of the software indicates that businesses with the ability to navigate intellectual property considerations may also find a strategic advantage in this market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Placement Management Information System

Notice Description

Placement management information system for the Faculty of Health and Human Sciences and Plymouth Institute of Education.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Annual software maintenance, hosting and support for the embedded Student Placement Management System which is in integrated with other software systems at the University.

Procurement Information

Annual software maintenance, hosting and support for the embedded Student Placement Management System which is in integrated with other software systems at the University. This software is proprietary with the Intellectual Property Rights resting with Arc Technology Ltd as the exclusive and sole supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031bab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005391-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£104,462 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARC TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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