Planning

Academic Workload Planning/Management System

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 16:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is planning a tender process for an Academic Workload Planning/Management System intended for its 3000-strong academic staff. This procurement falls under the 'Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services' category and targets improved integration and simplified workload policies. Located in Exeter, UK, the buyer is a public authority entity classified under sub-central government. The process is currently in the planning stage with upcoming milestones such as a market engagement scheduled for 6th March 2026 and the contract period set to begin on 1st May 2026, running until 30th April 2031. Potential suppliers should note that a future notice is expected on 27th March 2026.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers specialising in academic workload management systems, particularly those offering advanced integration capabilities and flexible data reporting solutions. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability requirements, providing a conducive environment for business growth by offering strategic and tailored solutions to a well-established university with existing workload policies. Enterprises with expertise in planning, managing, and implementing information systems in the education sector stand to benefit significantly from this contract, contributing to organisational efficiency and enhanced workload management.

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Notice Title

Academic Workload Planning/Management System

Notice Description

We are interested in finding suppliers of academic workload planning and management systems who will be able to supply a system to a university with well-established workload management policies and processes. Our workload planning system is currently accessible to around 3000 academic staff, and workload planning data is used for planning and management, TRAC, and teaching costing. With our new system we are seeking better integration, a simplified approach to workload policy through more flexible controls, and more flexibility to view our data both within the system and through reporting.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103296&TID=100108494&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ed8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018147-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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