Award

Award of Upgrade of Corporate Planner Software and Cloud based solution

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

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Award

09 Mar 2022 at 00:00

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

Glasgow Caledonian University has completed a procurement process titled "Award of Upgrade of Corporate Planner Software and Cloud based solution". This initiative falls under the education sector and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract awarded on 26 January 2022. The primary aim is to upgrade the existing software package used for generating statutory returns required by funding bodies, as the current software is no longer fit for purpose.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in cloud-based services tailored for the education sector. Companies that have a proven track record in providing comprehensive software solutions to universities would be well-suited to compete, especially given GCU's findings that no direct competitors could meet their specific needs. This situation opens avenues for innovative SMEs and other providers keen to establish a presence in the Scottish education market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Upgrade of Corporate Planner Software and Cloud based solution

Notice Description

GCU currently uses a software package called Corporate Planner procured from Account-Ability Ltd to develop and generate an annual statutorily required return, the Transparent Approach to Costing ("TRAC"), which is submitted to the Office for Students ("OfS"), the Scottish Funding Council ("SFC") and the Research Councils ("RCUK"). The existing software package and configuration is no longer fit for purpose therefore upgrade of the existing software package and move from on-premise to a cloud-based solution is required. GCU have investigated alternative providers but there is no direct competitor who has the proven track record and knowledge of the Scottish Universities sector. Account-Ability are not named on any framework agreements. There are software reseller framework agreements available, however, the providers would not be able to offer the full service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

GCU currently uses a software package called Corporate Planner procured from Account-Ability Ltd to develop and generate an annual statutorily required return, the Transparent Approach to Costing ("TRAC"), which is submitted to the Office for Students ("OfS"), the Scottish Funding Council ("SFC") and the Research Councils ("RCUK"). The existing software package and configuration is no longer fit for purpose therefore upgrade of the existing software package and move from on-premise to a cloud-based solution is required. GCU have investigated alternative providers but there is no direct competitor who has the proven track record and knowledge of the Scottish Universities sector. Account-Ability are not named on any framework agreements. There are software reseller framework agreements available, however, the providers would not be able to offer the full service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000686229
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442907
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£77,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20224 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
GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0BA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCOUNT-ABILITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442907
    Award of Upgrade of Corporate Planner Software and Cloud based solution - GCU currently uses a software package called Corporate Planner procured from Account-Ability Ltd to develop and generate an annual statutorily required return, the Transparent Approach to Costing ("TRAC"), which is submitted to the Office for Students ("OfS"), the Scottish Funding Council ("SFC") and the Research Councils ("RCUK"). The existing software package and configuration is no longer fit for purpose therefore upgrade of the existing software package and move from on-premise to a cloud-based solution is required. GCU have investigated alternative providers but there is no direct competitor who has the proven track record and knowledge of the Scottish Universities sector. Account-Ability are not named on any framework agreements. There are software reseller framework agreements available, however, the providers would not be able to offer the full service.

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