Tender

Reading List Management System Tender

THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER

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Tender

07 Jun 2023 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Westminster has issued a tender for a "Reading List Management System" under the main procurement category of goods. The university aims to enhance its teaching and learning resources by acquiring a new reading list system, with a contract duration of 4 years starting in April 2024. Interested bidders need to register on the Proactis ProContract portal and submit their tender by 12th July 2023. The University reserves the right not to award a contract and to make changes to the tendering competition.

This tender opportunity by the University of Westminster presents a chance for software providers specializing in library and educational software packages to expand their business. Businesses offering innovations in digital resource management targeted at academic institutions will find this opportunity well-suited for growth. The competitive submission deadline requires bidders to demonstrate their capabilities in meeting the university's requirements for the new reading list management system, fostering potential partnerships for long-term collaborations.

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Notice Title

Reading List Management System Tender

Notice Description

The University of Westminster wishes to review its online reading list management system and approaches to reading lists in relation to teaching, learning and resource provision in alignment with the University's mission and strategic objectives. Following successful implementation of a reading list system in 2014 and subsequent embedding of reading list system into teaching and learning approaches, the University wishes to acquire a new contract for a reading list system which will continue and enhance the current provision. The reading list software must cover the requirements listed in the tender documents and will enable the university to better support teaching and learning, student and academic engagement in resources, and support the acquisition and provision of resources. A contract with a reading list system supplier will be required for 4 years initially to deliver this purpose and is intended to start April 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Westminster wishes to review its online reading list management system and approaches to reading lists in relation to teaching, learning and resource provision in alignment with the University's mission and strategic objectives. Following successful implementation of a reading list system in 2014 and subsequent embedding of reading list system into teaching and learning approaches, the University wishes to acquire a new contract for a reading list system which will continue and enhance the current provision. The reading list software must cover the requirements listed in the tender documents and will enable the university to better support teaching and learning, student and academic engagement in resources, and support the acquisition and provision of resources. A contract with a reading list system supplier will be required for 4 years initially to deliver this purpose and is intended to start April 2024. Additional information: Bidders will need to register for free on the Proactis ProContract procurement portal, by completing a simple registration, Once register registered bidders can use the search function under "find opportunities" to find the tender. If Bidders do not meet one or more of the minimum requirements for each Selection Criteria Bidders will be excluded from the process. If bidders pass all Selection Criteria their Bid will be fully scored and evaluated. Bidders must submit their tender via the portal by 12 July 2023 The University expressly reserves the rights: i) Not to award any contract as a result of this procurement process commenced by publication of this notice. ii) To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. iii) To award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice; and in no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs incurred by candidates.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the new contract will be for an initial period of 4 years with an option to extend for a further period of up to a total of 12 months taking the contract term to a maximum of 5 years. The Contract is intended to start on April 2024. Any extension to the Contract will be agreed between the University of Westminster and the Service Provider. It is likely that University will seek the Service Provider to demonstrate improvements and/or price reductions before considering an extension. For any extension(s) to the Contract, discussions with the Service Provider shall be conducted sufficiently far in advance of the contract expiry date to arrive at an agreed position.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d482
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016199-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48160000 - Library software package

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
7 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westminster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079115000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1B 2HW
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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