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Framework Agreement for Timetabling System at the University of Birmingham and the University of Birmingham Dubai

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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09 Jan 2023 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham and University of Birmingham Dubai have completed a tender process for a Framework Agreement for Timetabling System. The procurement falls under IT services and involves the implementation of a software solution for timetabling. The contract, which was awarded to Semestry Limited, has a value of £571,400 and was signed on 31st October 2022. The procurement method used was an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender offers opportunities for IT service providers specialising in consulting, software development, internet services, and support. Businesses with expertise in industry-specific software packages are well-suited to compete. The University of Birmingham's procurement process has now reached the Award stage, creating potential for collaboration with Semestry Limited. Interested parties can explore the details further and consider how their offerings align with the requirements outlined for the timetabling software system.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Timetabling System at the University of Birmingham and the University of Birmingham Dubai

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham and University of Birmingham Dubai require a software solution for timetabling.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Birmingham and University of Birmingham Dubai require a timetabling software system that meets the below mandatory requirements: - The product must allow for a teaching timetable to be automatically produced and for any clashes that are generated to be resolved as much as is possible. - The product must allow for a teaching timetable to be manually created or for an existing timetable to be manually amended. - The product must allow for data to be imported into the system to allow for the production of an up to date timetable. In addition to adding records to the system it should be possible to update records and where appropriate delete records. - The product must expose all of its data through an Open API infrastructure. - The product must be 'Cloud Ready'. - The product must allow the teaching timetable to be published by programme, by room, by staff member and by student. - The product must allow both students and staff to see their timetables on a mobile device or tablet. It must also allow the timetable to be displayed through other media. - The product must allow for the creation of various 'user roles' which went granted to an individual will give them specific rights to maintain or view particular parts of the application. - The product must support single sign on. - The product must allow for the production of an Examinations Timetable. - The product must be fully accessible. - The product must have the capability to support ad hoc room bookings.

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded as a call of to the G-Cloud 12 Framework Agreement (RM1557.12)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0395cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000492-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

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
£571,400 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Karen Aird
Contact Email
k.aird@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEMESTRY

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