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Student Journey Technical Assurance, Data Archiving And Legacy Admissions Support Services

University of South Wales

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07 Jul 2026 at 14:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales, based in Pontypridd, is conducting a public procurement process for the "Student Journey Technical Assurance, Data Archiving And Legacy Admissions Support Services". This tender falls under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services, specifically aimed at supporting the university's transition from the Quercus platform to Ellucian Banner. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an open procedure method applied. Key details include a submission deadline of 4th August 2026, and it is being conducted under UK legislation with Welsh devolved regulations applying. The contract value is estimated at £380,000, and it encompasses services within the UK region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in Oracle PL/SQL and legacy database engineering, decommissioning and archiving architecture, and higher education admissions domain expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, are particularly encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability considerations. The contract period spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, offering an extended engagement for the successful bidder to contribute significant technical services and consultancy to support the university's strategic transition. This procurement seeks to leverage expertise in mobilisation, milestone management, and social value, highlighting a comprehensive approach towards developing and maintaining robust technological frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Student Journey Technical Assurance, Data Archiving And Legacy Admissions Support Services

Notice Description

Procurement of a specialist external supplier to support USW's Student Journey Programme (migration from the legacy Quercus platform to Ellucian Banner). The work spans three workstreams under a single engagement: (1) design of a data archiving and decommissioning framework, (2) development of an object library and data dictionary, and (3) ongoing operational maintenance and support of legacy Quercus admissions automation during transition

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c549
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063690-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of South Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

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