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(NU/1846) Student Admissions System Phase 3

Newcastle University

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29 Nov 2022 at 13:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University has awarded Crimson Limited a contract for the provision of services related to the Student Admissions System Phase 3 project. The procurement process, which was completed under a tender initiation type, utilised a limited procurement method with negotiation without publication of a contract notice. The University justified the award based on Crimson's existing partnership and unique capabilities, preventing competition for technical reasons. The contract, valued at £210,000 GBP, was signed on 29th November 2022.

This opportunity to supply services for the Admissions System Project could be beneficial for businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and support. The University's commitment to ongoing support and the system's specific requirements make it well-suited for collaborators with expertise in delivering tailored solutions and providing long-term operational assistance. Businesses with a focus on innovation and customisation within the education sector could find this tender particularly attractive for fostering growth and establishing strategic partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1846) Student Admissions System Phase 3

Notice Description

Newcastle University will enter into a contract with Crimson to supply services as part of the Admissions System Project to support the Universities Admissions System and the 'Apply to Newcastle' Portal to maintain the Admissions application process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Total number of call off days 240 to include but not exclusively or implicitly due to the Agile nature of the project * Dashboards and Reporting * Agent B2B enhancement * Kanban items as specified based on business need * Knowledge Engine * Student Wellbeing integration * Web Integration * Delivery and BAU Support * Training and BAU Handover Support - BAU support of a maximum of 75 days over a 12 month period

Procurement Information

Intention to award a contract under UK Statutory Instrument 2015 No. 102 Part 2 Chapter 2 Section 3 Regulation 32(1)(b)(ii) and (iii) as Crimson are the current strategic delivery partner for the Admissions System and 'Apply to Newcastle Portal' and they have built the Admissions system. The University will not be moving away from this system and there is currently not another partner who could support the system. Crimson would have the capabilities to move the system into BAU for the University and ensure ongoing support of the system and the current business needs. The award is lawful according to: The negotiated procedure without prior publication may be used for public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts in any of the following cases: 1. competition is absent for technical reasons and. 2. the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03891f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033780-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 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
Newcastle University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Postcode Area
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
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Crimson Limited

Further Information

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