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Events Management Software

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Award

15 Nov 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to enhance its event management capabilities through the procurement of software designed to manage event registrations for its flagship student recruitment activities, including University Open Days. This procurement process, conducted as an open tender, is currently in the award stage, having concluded on 10 August 2021. The total contract value is £31,000, and the delivery location is specified as the University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on event management solutions.

This contract opportunity presents a potential growth avenue for businesses specialising in event management software and related technology solutions. Companies that provide integrated digital tools, such as CRM and email marketing systems, would find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, organisations capable of understanding complex technical requirements and offering customised solutions may excel in participating in similar future procurements with the University of Edinburgh.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Events Management Software

Notice Description

Event management software to manage event registrations for flagship student recruitment activity including the University Open Days.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award without competition under reg 6(1)(b)(ii) (Competition is absent for technical reasons) of the The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 Analysis of the University's event management and hosting tools has surfaced a complex set of requirements for both the student recruitment function and the wider University. Indeed the potential for synergies extends beyond our event tooling to include email marketing and CRM solutions. The University requires to explore this holistically, so an extension of the current contract with Gecko is being undertaken, to enable a co-ordinated procurement approach in 2023.. Award without competition under reg 6(1)(b)(ii) (Competition is absent for technical reasons) of the The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000673818
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433033
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
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
£31,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jen.paterson@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GECKO LABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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