Award

(NU/1589-52) Provision of an online support system for the Realising Opportunities Programme

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Award

29 Jun 2022 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which is seeking to contract an online support system for the Realising Opportunities Programme. The contract is within the services sector, specifically focusing on business services such as law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment. This initiative is currently in the Award stage, having been signed on 6th June 2022, with the total contract value set at £22,788. The procurement method chosen is a selective, or restricted, procedure, indicating a controlled bidding environment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in online support systems, software development, and training services, particularly those equipped to deliver high-quality technical support and robust safeguarding protocols. Companies with experience in executing similar scaled projects, as well as those that can demonstrate the capability to meet tight timelines and specific quality requirements, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions may find an advantageous niche in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

(NU/1589-52) Provision of an online support system for the Realising Opportunities Programme

Notice Description

The scope of this contract includes: * The provision of an online support system. * The provision of appropriate and robust Child Safeguarding. * Implementation/technical support and updates/development/maintenance of the system. * Training for undergraduate students and the RO Central Team. Online support is a key element of the programme delivered by the Realising Opportunities (RO) Partnership, underpinning the other elements students are involved in. Online support is ongoing throughout the RO programme and involves live web chats, email support from a dedicated RO Ambassador and the opportunity to have interactions with current undergraduate students at the RO Partner universities via an online community. A high quality, secure system to facilitate interactions in the online community is required. To encourage student participation, the system must also be accessible, user friendly and attractive.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this contract includes: * The provision of an online support system. * The provision of appropriate and robust Child Safeguarding. * Implementation/technical support and updates/development/maintenance of the system. * Training for undergraduate students and the RO Central Team. Online support is a key element of the programme delivered by the Realising Opportunities (RO) Partnership, underpinning the other elements students are involved in. Online support is ongoing throughout the RO programme and involves live web chats, email support from a dedicated RO Ambassador and the opportunity to have interactions with current undergraduate students at the RO Partner universities via an online community. A high quality, secure system to facilitate interactions in the online community is required. To encourage student participation, the system must also be accessible, user friendly and attractive.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034bc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017696-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,788 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20223 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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912086220

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIGHTSIDE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

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