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Virtual Large Events Platform

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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03 Oct 2022 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Virtual Large Events Platform to Centium Software Pty Ltd. The tender, titled "Virtual Large Events Platform", falls under the education category and was awarded following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The University intends to go to market within the next 12-18 months to meet the urgent and global need for virtual and hybrid events software. The contract, valued at £135,290 GBP, was signed on 1st September 2022.

This procurement opportunity for a Virtual Large Events Platform can provide businesses, especially those in the software development and event management sectors, with the chance to collaborate with the University of Edinburgh on innovative virtual event solutions. Companies with expertise in large event software development and delivery services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The University's commitment to staying at the forefront of the evolving events industry presents a strategic growth opportunity for businesses looking to expand their offerings in the virtual events market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Large Events Platform

Notice Description

Virtual Event Software for Large Events undertaken by business units across the University

Lot Information

Lot 1

Awarded under Reg 6(4)(b) For the purchase of additional goods, where the University would have compatibility issues or disproportionate technical difficulties in purchasing from a party other than original supplier Justification: The large events platform market is evolving at a rapid rate, driven by the urgent and global need to run virtual (and then hybrid) events across all industries. The University will only be in a position to write a comprehensive and accurate set of requirements once we have gained sufficient experience in setting up and running virtual and hybrid events. Any statement of requirements written now would not be a reliable indicator of the functionality required in 2-3 years' time. As such, changing from the original supplier at this time would cause disproportionate technical difficulties and could result in substantive duplication of time and resource in undertaking multiple short term contracts. A Hybrid and Online Conferences project team has been assembled and is currently collating University wide requirements & undertaking market research/engagement. It is the intention to go to market within the next 12-18 months.

Procurement Information

The large events platform market is evolving at a rapid rate, driven by the urgent and global need to run virtual (and then hybrid) events across all industries. The University will only be in a position to write a comprehensive and accurate set of requirements once we have gained sufficient experience in setting up and running virtual and hybrid events. Any statement of requirements written now would not be a reliable indicator of the functionality required in 2-3 years' time. As such, changing from the original supplier at this time would cause disproportionate technical difficulties and could result in substantive duplication of time and resource in undertaking multiple short term contracts. A Hybrid and Online Conferences project team has been assembled and is currently collating University wide requirements & undertaking market research/engagement. It is the intention to go to market within the next 12-18 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000708685
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460609
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,290 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20223 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
Helen Zheng
Contact Email
zzheng33@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316514576

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

CENTIUM SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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