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Reading List Software 2018

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands is conducting a procurement process for "Reading List Software 2018," aimed at enhancing its educational services across its Partnership. This tender falls under the services category and is classified under the CPV code 48000000, specifically within the education industry. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender initially open until 20th July 2018, after which bids were assessed, leading to a contract awarded on 16th August 2018. The project's location is based in Inverness, UK, with the key contact being the Procurement Department, which can be reached at procurement@uhi.ac.uk.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development and educational technology solutions. Suppliers with experience in developing software that enhances educational experiences or those that can provide tailored solutions for universities would find this tender particularly relevant. As the contract may allow for extensions, businesses with a proven track record in similar projects are encouraged to explore future opportunities through the University of the Highlands and Islands' procurement channel.

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Notice Title

Reading List Software 2018

Notice Description

The University of the Highlands and Islands require a contractor to provide Reading List Software for staff and student use across the Partnership as per the attached ITT document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of the Highlands and Islands require a contractor to provide Reading List Software for staff and students for their Academic Partners as per the information detailed in the ITT document for this procurement exercise.

Renewal: After the initial 36 month contract there is an option to extend the contract by a further 2 lots of 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000548567
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330105
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, SME

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The procurement will expire after 36 months however there is the provision for an additional 2 lots of 12 month period extensions. Subject to these the re-tender will take place 6 months in advance of the expiry date.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
Contact Name
Odette Ashman, Procurement Department
Contact Email
oashman@apuc-scot.ac.uk, procurement@uhi.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463279000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5SQ
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

TALIS

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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