Planning

CS102-Virtual Cyber Security Learning Platform PIN Competitive procedure with negotiation

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

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Planning

30 Sep 2024 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

Bath Spa University (BSU) is in the planning stage of a procurement process to acquire a Virtual Cyber Security Learning Platform, classified under the educational software package industry category. This project aims to support undergraduate and postgraduate cyber security courses, with the procurement method being a competitive procedure with negotiation. The key dates to note include a future notice set for 4th November 2024. The project will take place in Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire, with an estimated contract value of £500,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in educational software, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke, integrated solutions for cyber security training. Companies poised to benefit the most are those with experience in developing innovative learning platforms with real-world applications, capable of meeting the stringent requirements of both current and future course demands. Collaboration potential with other universities and stepping into a growing market for accredited cybersecurity education further underlines the growth prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

CS102-Virtual Cyber Security Learning Platform PIN Competitive procedure with negotiation

Notice Description

Cyber Security Learning Platform for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Bath Spa University (BSU) is looking for suppliers that can support the teaching needs of students. An integrated solution is required to teach UG and PG Cyber Security courses to acceptable standards. We are seeking accreditation for the BSc course, which will likely depend on teaching these skills. There are two distinct phases of requirements based on current and expected future needs, based on course growth and the need to update our unique offering. Proposal: The proposal is to work with an external vendor/supplier to develop a bespoke platform that provides students with the necessary environment to learn key skills, offering a larger volume of options. We have yet to see a product or group of products that meet the requirements for the real world aspect of teaching students about cybersecurity to undergraduate and postgraduate levels. BSU is looking to work with a supplier or group of suppliers that can support this innovation and would be open to working in partnership with other universities or creating new learning that can be shared with other universities. Procurement Exercise: Please review the attached MoSCoW sheet and the requirements. Should you believe you can provide the functionalities required, please provide a completed response with comments along with details of your organisation and experiences to enable you to be shortlisted for the Competitive procedure with negotiation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Proposal: The proposal is to work with an external vendor/supplier to develop a bespoke platform that provides students with the necessary environment to learn key skills, offering a larger volume of options. We have yet to see a product or group of products that meet the requirements for the real world aspect of teaching students about cybersecurity to undergraduate and postgraduate levels. BSU is looking to work with a supplier or group of suppliers that can support this innovation and would be open to working in partnership with other universities or creating new learning that can be shared with other universities. Procurement Exercise: Please review the attached MoSCoW sheet and the requirements. Should you believe you can provide the functionalities required, please provide a completed response with comments if appropriate to be shortlisted for the Competitive procedure with negotiation.

Options: Services may be split across more than one supplier to meet our requirements.

Renewal: Depending on course needs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a3fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031117-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

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

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Nov 2024Expired
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
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Colin Scoines
Contact Email
procurement@bathspa.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1225875338

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9BN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Saltford
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

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