Planning

Student Record Information System Higher Education

ULSTER UNIVERSITY

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Planning

21 Jan 2026 at 10:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ulster University is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a "Student Record Information System Higher Education" project. The project primarily falls under the services category within the IT sector, encompassing consulting, software development, and internet support services (CPV code: 72000000). The procurement is managed under the Northern Irish devolved regulations and is valued at £10,000,000. The initiative is set in the UK, covering campus locations in Belfast, Coleraine, and Derry~Londonderry, with support extending to UK and global partners. A preliminary market engagement is currently underway with a deadline for interested parties to submit a completed questionnaire on eTendersNI by 11th February 2026. The procurement process will transition to a new SaaS delivery model to enhance the university's core educational operations, with a future notice anticipated by 1st October 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for higher education institutions. Companies with a strong portfolio in implementing and managing Student Record Information Systems can leverage this opportunity for substantial business growth. Additionally, firms capable of providing comprehensive IT support and consultancy services to academic institutions will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise, with the potential of forming long-term partnerships with a prominent educational establishment such as Ulster University. This engagement promises substantial commercial prospects, given the scope and value of the project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Student Record Information System Higher Education

Notice Description

Student Record Information System Higher Education Ulster University is currently reviewing and developing its long-term strategic direction for its Student Record Information System (SRIS)and associated systems. Ulster's aim is to transition to a modern based SaaS delivery model. The Service Provider will provide a Student Record Information System which supports the smooth operation of the University's core education role, across it's main campus locations in Belfast , Coleraine, Derry~Londonderry and support governed and appropriate provision of services to partners located both within the UK and globally.

Planning Information

If you wish to participate in the Ulster University’s Preliminary Market Engagement for this requirement, a questionnaire for completion is available via eTendersNI under [6356741] The questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement deadline date and time detailed above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060aa5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005132-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2027 - 29 Jun 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ULSTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement_enquiries@ulster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Further Information

Notice Documents

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