Planning

Digital Strategy - Supplier Forum

ABERTAY UNIVERSITY

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Planning

15 Sep 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Abertay University is planning to develop an ambitious digital strategy and is currently seeking supplier input through the "Digital Strategy - Supplier Forum" tender. This initiative is focused on the education sector and will take place in Dundee, UK. Suppliers are invited to submit a concise proposal of no more than 500 words detailing their innovative solutions by 12 noon on 1st October 2021. Presentations will be conducted on the 20th of October 2021, following a review of submissions by the 6th of October. The procurement method is based on tendering, involving a dialogue with potential suppliers.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital solutions tailored for educational institutions. Companies with expertise in areas such as student recruitment technologies, immersive learning experiences, and advanced communication tools will be well-positioned to compete. Abertay University is particularly interested in innovative technologies that enhance student engagement and learning support, making this a strategic opportunity for businesses aiming to contribute to the university's vision of digital excellence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Strategy - Supplier Forum

Notice Description

Abertay University is currently developing an ambitious digital strategy. We would like to hear from suppliers about innovative solutions which could be used to help Abertay gain a reputation for digital excellence, in line with its teaching excellence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Abertay University is currently developing an ambitious digital strategy. We would like to hear from suppliers about innovative solutions which could be used to help Abertay gain a reputation for digital excellence, in line with its teaching excellence. We are looking at solutions to address the areas detailed in the attached document but are open to other relevant suggestions. Suppliers are required to submit no more than 500 words on why your solution should be presented to our staff for possible inclusion in our digital strategy. We will review the submissions and invite suppliers who match our ambitions to give one/two 30 minute presentations to a relevant group of staff/students, on our Art of The Possible Day. We will review the submissions by the 6th of October, and our presentation day is currently scheduled for the 20th of October 2021. We have a limited number of slots available. In the event that there is sufficient interest in a presentation we may request that it is held at another time. We would also like to record any presentations for staff who can not attend to feedback later. These presentations will inform our digital strategy and future procurements, but we may also choose to pilot some of the solutions presented. The areas we are interested in are, but not limited to: Student Recruitment and onboarding Student engagement environments Student learning support (writing, 24/7 help, assessment support, study support, writing support etc) Communities and socialisation Collaboration Telepresence Video streaming and flexible classrooms Interactive and adaptive video Alternatives to lectures Technologies to support different ways of teaching (hybrid and hyflex) Immersive, VR and augmented reality video content Learning experience platforms (connect students and lecturers outside of the classroom) Effective and flexible assessment and proctoring Estates and building technologies that provide a digitally rich and smart, intelligent campus AI/chatbot/voice assistant - an end to end tool that can be used at all stages of the student lifecycle to make life easier for students and staff Process automation Virtual reality Virtual labs etc Tools to help us create teaching resources, eg engaging video with good editing Tools to help us foster knowledge communities Engaging instruction platforms - tools that help facilitate and enhance staff-led live and blended instruction Fundraising and philanthropic giving platforms

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000667281
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427455
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

48190000 - Educational software package

48422000 - Software package suites

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

48983000 - Development software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERTAY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1HG
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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