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Provision of Search Engine and Query Builder - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has conducted a tender for the "Provision of Search Engine and Query Builder" to enhance the functionality of their institutional website (abdn.ac.uk). This tender falls under the services category and is situated in Aberdeen, UK. The open procurement method indicates a competitive bidding process, which concluded with the awarding of the contract on 3rd April 2018, valued at £89,000. Interested parties were invited to submit their proposals, with the initial tender period ending on 13th October 2017.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for technology and service providers specialising in search engine solutions, particularly those with experience in developing digital platforms for educational institutions. Businesses that can demonstrate technical proficiency and robust financial stability are well-suited to engage in future tenders of this nature, especially given the potential for ongoing projects and contract renewals in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Search Engine and Query Builder - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Tenderers are invited to offer proposals for the provision of a search solution for our main institutional website domain (abdn.ac.uk) as further detailed in ITT documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenderers are invited to offer proposals for the provision of a search solution for our main institutional website domain (abdn.ac.uk) as further detailed in specification.

Renewal: The contract is for three (3) years in the first instance, with the option of extending it for a further two (2) periods, each of one (1) year, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000513723
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317321
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224274467

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQUIZ SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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