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Online Careers Centre Platform

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Award

20 Aug 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Heriot-Watt University focuses on the "Online Careers Centre Platform," aimed at enhancing career support for its global campuses and alumni. It falls under the education sector and is situated in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement was completed on 10th August 2021 through a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, in accordance with Regulation 33. The contract is valued at £60,000 and the single bid received indicates a streamlined selection process.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in digital solutions tailored for educational institutions, particularly those offering online platforms for career development. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive online career services—including tools for career assessments, multimedia content, and programme management capabilities—will find this procurement particularly relevant. The unique nature of the contract, granted to www.abintegro.com, may inspire other firms with innovative solutions to engage proactively in future similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Online Careers Centre Platform

Notice Description

Provision of an online careers centre for our global campus-based, online campus and alumni. The platform providers careers information to support core Level One course in EBS (C17PS) across all campuses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of an online careers centre for our global campus-based, online campus and alumni. The platform providers careers information to support core Level 1 course in EBS (C17PS) across all campuses. Comprehensive portfolio of online career preparation and development tools, resources, assessments, multi-media advisory content and e-learning courses. Programme Management Tool to structure customisable career paths and plans to develop desired skills and competencies and embed in the curriculum by creating points and programmes to track engagement levels. Career Pulse surveys, diagnostics, career registration, learning gain measurement tool and Career Pulse reporting area to help measure the impact of the platform on students and report on learning gain.

Procurement Information

In accordance with Regulation 33 paragraph (b) Part (iii) Heriot-Watt University may award a contract without competition when the supplies can be provided only a particular operator for under the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000664690
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424986
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20214 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
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Fred Davidson
Contact Email
f.davidson@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314513700

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AS
Post Town
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
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WWW.ABINTEGRO.COM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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