Award

Online Search Replacement

UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Sep 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

25 May 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews is currently undertaking a procurement process titled "Online Search Replacement," aimed at sourcing a new website search engine due to the planned retirement of the existing Google Search Appliance (GSA) in early 2019. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to conclude on 15 June 2018. The contract will be carried out in the St Andrews area (KY16 9LB) within the education sector, with the total contract value amounting to £34,250. Key contact details for the University reveal an accessible procurement team that can be reached via email or telephone for potential bidders.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in technology solutions related to educational institutions, particularly those experienced in developing or providing search engine functionalities. Companies capable of offering a cost-effective and vendor-supported solution will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this procurement. Given the active nature of the tender, businesses should prepare comprehensive proposals that address the University’s requirements outlined in the tender documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Search Replacement

Notice Description

The University of St Andrews is seeking a replacement to the current website search appliance (GSA). Google are planning to retire GSA in early 2019, our licence for the product expires December 2018, meaning a replacement search engine is required if we are to continue to provide the expected service within the site. Tenderers are expected to propose a cost-effective solution that is fully vendor supportable. Responses should be broken down in line with the sections in this document and provided in the same order.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of St Andrews is seeking a replacement to the current website search appliance (GSA). Google are planning to retire GSA in early 2019, our licence for the product expires December 2018, meaning a replacement search engine is required if we are to continue to provide the expected service within the site. Tenderers are expected to propose a cost-effective solution that is fully vendor supportable. Responses should be broken down in line with the sections in this document and provided in the same order.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000544258
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331500
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72414000 - Web search engine providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@st-andrews.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1334462523

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ANDREWS
Postcode
KY16 9LB
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
St Andrews
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQUIZ SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320123
    Online Search Replacement - The University of St Andrews is seeking a replacement to the current website search appliance (GSA). Google are planning to retire GSA in early 2019, our licence for the product expires December 2018, meaning a replacement search engine is required if we are to continue to provide the expected service within the site. Tenderers are expected to propose a cost-effective solution that is fully vendor supportable. Responses should be broken down in line with the sections in this document and provided in the same order.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331500
    Online Search Replacement - The University of St Andrews is seeking a replacement to the current website search appliance (GSA). Google are planning to retire GSA in early 2019, our licence for the product expires December 2018, meaning a replacement search engine is required if we are to continue to provide the expected service within the site. Tenderers are expected to propose a cost-effective solution that is fully vendor supportable. Responses should be broken down in line with the sections in this document and provided in the same order.

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