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Curriculum Management & Timetabling Software Solutions & Associated Services

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES

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Planning

10 Sep 2026 at 11:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southern Universities Procurement Consortium, operated by Southern Universities Management Services, is considering a framework for curriculum management and timetabling software and associated services. The requirement may cover software provision, implementation, configuration, integration, support, maintenance and ongoing development, alongside consultancy, professional and related services. Solutions are intended to help higher and further education institutions and other eligible public sector organisations plan, manage and optimise curriculum activity and timetabling. Related needs may include scheduling, resource allocation, data management, workflow, reporting and system integration. The work is expected to be delivered across the United Kingdom. The main category is software and information systems, with supporting IT, technical consultancy, software support and higher education services.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer is considering whether to proceed and has not invited tenders. It intends to use a competitive flexible procedure to establish a framework agreement, subject to approvals; the scope, design, value, timetable and requirements may change or the procurement may be discontinued. The current record gives an estimated value of £0 including VAT. One planned lot is marked as suitable for SMEs. The buyer’s expected date for a subsequent notice is 11 January 2027. If established, the lot is expected to run from 1 June 2027 to 31 May 2029, with a possible extension to 31 May 2031 and renewal provision.

This will suit software suppliers, education technology providers, systems integrators and specialist consultancies able to deliver curriculum management and timetabling platforms for higher and further education. Relevant capability includes configuring and implementing complex software, integrating it with existing institutional systems, managing curriculum and timetable data, supporting resource allocation and workflows, and providing reporting, maintenance and continuing product development. Suppliers with experience of education-sector scheduling, operational change, technical consultancy and long-term support are likely to be well placed. The planned lot is expressly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so specialist firms may be able to participate, either independently or alongside partners covering implementation, integration or support. The requirement remains under consideration and is not currently open for bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Curriculum Management & Timetabling Software Solutions & Associated Services

Notice Description

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PROCUREMENT CONSORTIUM (SUPC) (an operating unit of Southern Universities Management Services) is considering undertaking a procurement exercise to establish a framework agreement for the provision of curriculum management and timetabling software solutions, and associated services for higher and further education, and other eligible public sector organisations. The potential scope may include the provision, implementation, configuration, integration, support, maintenance and ongoing development of curriculum management and timetabling software, together with associated consultancy, professional and related services. The framework is being considered to provide participating organisations with access to solutions that support the planning, management and optimisation of curriculum activity and timetabling, including, where applicable, related scheduling, resource allocation, data management, workflow, reporting and integration requirements. This notice is provided for transparency and early market visibility. It does not signal any commitment by SUPC to undertake a procurement process, set up a framework agreement, or procure goods or services. Progression to any procurement will be subject to formal approvals and procedures, and all aspects including scope, design, expected value, timelines, and requirements may change or the procurement may be discontinued. Further information will be provided should SUPC decide to proceed with the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f695
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085788-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72250000 - System and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jan 20274 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2027 - 31 May 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6BU
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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