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Maintenance of Student Record Systems and Associated Systems

BORDERS COLLEGE

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23 May 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Borders College in Galashiels, Scotland, has completed a procurement process titled "Maintenance of Student Record Systems and Associated Systems" for the education sector. This tender, which utilised a limited procurement method without prior publication, was initiated due to the exclusive rights held by Capita Business Services regarding the associated software. The award date was recorded on 20 April 2018, with the contract signing finalised shortly after. The standstill period for this award concludes on 29 May 2018, allowing time for any appeals prior to the contract activation.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software maintenance and support services, particularly those familiar with proprietary systems. The nature of the procurement, dictated by the need for continuity with a single provider, indicates that organisations capable of supporting or enhancing existing systems, rather than those offering alternative solutions, would be best positioned to engage in similar future tenders. Competitors should focus on demonstrating expertise in managing relationships with established software providers and maintaining essential systems in educational settings.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Student Record Systems and Associated Systems

Notice Description

The College holds a perpetual licence to access and use Unit-e and associated software with Capita Business Services. Capita owns and has exclusive rights in respect of all intellectual property rights in the College's current System and is, therefore, the only provider able to meet the College's need for continued support and maintenance of the System. In the light of budget restraints due to the high costs of a new system, it is imperative that business continuity is maintained with the current provider. The software licenced to the College continues to meet the needs of the College.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Maintenance and support of student records system and associated systems

Procurement Information

The works/goods/services can be provided only by a particular tenderer for reasons that are: technical, connected with the protection of exclusive rights Negotiated without publication of a contract notice / call for competition Justification for the choice of the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice in the OJEU in accordance with Directive 2004/18/EC. The works/goods/services can be provided only by a particular tenderer for reasons that are: technical, connected with the protection of exclusive rights and the need to purchase services which cannot be provided separately other than as an addition to the Services originally provided by the Supplier, pursuant to the exclusion provided under regulations 14 (1)(a) (iii) and 14 (1)(d) (i) (aa) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2006.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000543387
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320118
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 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
BORDERS COLLEGE
Contact Name
Lynne Gardham
Contact Email
finance@borderscollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 8700505152

Buyer Location

Locality
GALASHIELS
Postcode
TD1 3HE
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Galashiels and District
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320118
    Maintenance of Student Record Systems and Associated Systems - The College holds a perpetual licence to access and use Unit-e and associated software with Capita Business Services. Capita owns and has exclusive rights in respect of all intellectual property rights in the College's current System and is, therefore, the only provider able to meet the College's need for continued support and maintenance of the System. In the light of budget restraints due to the high costs of a new system, it is imperative that business continuity is maintained with the current provider. The software licenced to the College continues to meet the needs of the College.

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