Tender

Prior Information Notice - Timetabling & Scheduling Solutions

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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TenderUpdate

22 Aug 2022 at 12:29

TenderUpdate

22 Aug 2022 at 10:00

TenderUpdate

05 Aug 2022 at 07:41

Planning

04 Aug 2022 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester has released a Prior Information Notice for Timetabling & Scheduling Solutions, aimed at goods under the software package and information systems category. The procurement process, starting in August 2022, involves soft market testing with potential providers to assess supplier interest and develop procurement strategy. Interested parties are required to respond to this market research by 22 September 2022. The University may engage in further discussions with interested suppliers to enhance its understanding of the market and product capabilities.

This tender for Timetabling & Scheduling Solutions by the University of Manchester presents an opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems industry. Companies offering goods within this category and capable of providing innovative solutions are well-suited to participate. The planned procurement process, involving soft market testing and potential further discussions, allows businesses to showcase their expertise and potentially secure contracts with the University.

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Notice Title

Prior Information Notice - Timetabling & Scheduling Solutions

Notice Description

The University plans to undertake a procurement exercise starting in August 2022 for the provision of Timetabling & Scheduling solutions. As part of this procurement exercise, we are undertaking soft market testing with potential providers. This market research enquiry is in the form of a questionnaire and the responses received will assist the University ascertain supplier level interest and further develop its requirements and procurement strategy for this initiative. The University may also undertake further discussions with suppliers who have expressed an interest to develop its understanding of the supply market and product capability. Response to this market research by 22 September 2022

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University plans to undertake a procurement exercise starting in August 2022 for the provision of Timetabling & Scheduling solutions. As part of this procurement exercise, we are undertaking soft market testing with potential providers. This market research enquiry is in the form of a questionnaire and the responses received will assist the University ascertain supplier level interest and further develop its requirements and procurement strategy for this initiative. The University may also undertake further discussions with suppliers who have expressed an interest to develop its understanding of the supply market and product capability. Response to this market research by 22 September 2022

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03590b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023286-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2023Expired
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
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612758857

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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