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Student Engagement Platform - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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23 Jan 2020 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Student Engagement Platform" was conducted by the University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. This award notice, dated 17 January 2020, signifies the completion of a tender under the open procurement method. The procurement falls under the education category, with a total contract value of £96,000. The University sought a specific solution developed by Unibuddy, which integrates with UCAS, justifying the sole supplier selection as competition was deemed absent for technical reasons.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology and student engagement solutions, particularly those that can demonstrate compatibility with UCAS systems. Suppliers that are able to meet the technical requirements outlined in the tender will find a niche market, as the procurement process indicated a unique need with limited competition. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well positioned to respond to such targeted procurement opportunities, especially those with innovative solutions tailored to higher education institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Student Engagement Platform - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE. Purchase of Unibuddy Student Engagement Platform which was developed in conjunction with UCAS. Almost all of the University's undergraduate applications are submitted via UCAS. Only Unibuddy can provide our student and potential students with this facility and no other company has the facility for UCAS integration. Sole supplier justification made under chapter 2, section 3 and procedure 33 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator - competition is absent for technical reasons.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE. Purchase of Unibuddy Student Engagement Platform which was developed in conjunction with UCAS. Almost all of the University's undergraduate applications are submitted via UCAS. Only Unibuddy can provide our student and potential students with this facility and no other company has the facility for UCAS integration. Sole supplier justification made under chapter 2, section 3 and procedure 33 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator - competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000611165
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378265
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

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
£96,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20206 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 ABERDEEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

UNIBUDDY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378265
    Student Engagement Platform - University of Aberdeen - AWARD NOTICE. Purchase of Unibuddy Student Engagement Platform which was developed in conjunction with UCAS. Almost all of the University's undergraduate applications are submitted via UCAS. Only Unibuddy can provide our student and potential students with this facility and no other company has the facility for UCAS integration. Sole supplier justification made under chapter 2, section 3 and procedure 33 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator - competition is absent for technical reasons.

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