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31 Mar 2021 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is currently seeking providers for the "Funding Navigator, Registration and Data Readiness Components for The Data Lab" project. This procurement, categorised under the education industry, is taking place in Edinburgh, UK. The tender is at the planning stage, with submission deadlines set for 30th April 2021 at 11:00 UTC. The total contract value is £180,000 and the procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure that will shortlist candidates based on specific pre-qualification criteria.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in developing digital tools and components, particularly those with experience in user registration systems, data management, and funding notification services. Companies that possess a minimum annual turnover of £360,000 over the last three years and have relevant experience with bespoke applications would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, organisations that can demonstrate robust project management capabilities and a commitment to social and environmental obligations are encouraged to participate in this competitive process, which aims to enhance digital community engagement and service delivery in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Funding Navigator, Registration and Data Readiness Components for The Data Lab

Notice Description

This ITT will focus on the first three Digital tools and components we want to create for the community: 1. A User Registration and Authentication component to enable users to register to use our community applications seamlessly via single sign on. 2. A Data Readiness survey that enables members of our community to understand where there organisation is on their journey and recommend next steps and services from TDL & the ecosystem that can help. This will scale some of the work we do on a group basis in our Executive Education service, 3. A Funding Navigator tool that enables members of our community to be notified of funding opportunities that match their preferences. This will scale some of the work we do as part of our External Funding service. A draft outline specification (for information only) will be attached in PCS-T to help guide bidders' response to the selection stage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Established in 2014, The Data Lab (www.thedatalab.com) is Scotland's Innovation Centre for data and AI. We are funded by the Scottish Government via the Scottish Funding Council, Scottish Enterprise and Highland and Islands Enterprise are hosted by the University of Edinburgh. The Data Lab's mission is to help Scotland maximise value from data and lead the world to a data powered future and our strategic plan focuses on scaling our impact further across Scotland by developing an engaged digital community as a core vehicle for scale. This ITT will focus on the first three Digital tools and components we want to create for the community: 1. A User Registration and Authentication component to enable users to register to use our community applications seamlessly via single sign on. 2. A Data Readiness survey that enables members of our community to understand where there organisation is on their journey and recommend next steps and services from TDL & the ecosystem that can help. This will scale some of the work we do on a group basis in our Executive Education service, 3. A Funding Navigator tool that enables members of our community to be notified of funding opportunities that match their preferences. This will scale some of the work we do as part of our External Funding service. A draft outline specification (for information only) will be attached in PCS-T to help guide bidders' response to the selection stage. The highest scoring 5 bidders who each score a minimum of 50% or above will be invited to the ITT stage. Where less than 5 score 50% or more only those achieving the minimum will be taken forward. In the event of a tie bids will not share a ranking; therefore only in the event of a tie for 5th ranking will more than 5 bids be taken through to ITT stage.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000649379
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410857
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410857
    Funding Navigator, Registration and Data Readiness Components for The Data Lab - This ITT will focus on the first three Digital tools and components we want to create for the community: 1. A User Registration and Authentication component to enable users to register to use our community applications seamlessly via single sign on. 2. A Data Readiness survey that enables members of our community to understand where there organisation is on their journey and recommend next steps and services from TDL & the ecosystem that can help. This will scale some of the work we do on a group basis in our Executive Education service, 3. A Funding Navigator tool that enables members of our community to be notified of funding opportunities that match their preferences. This will scale some of the work we do as part of our External Funding service. A draft outline specification (for information only) will be attached in PCS-T to help guide bidders' response to the selection stage.

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