Award

Provision of Reading List Software and Associated Services

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2023 at 00:00

Tender

16 Jan 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands, based in Inverness, UKM6, has recently completed a tender process for the Provision of Reading List Software and Associated Services. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with a contract awarded to Talis Education Limited. The procurement aimed at the services sector was initiated by the University of the Highlands and Islands, reflecting the Education industry category. The deadline for submissions and the subsequent contract signing occurred on 2023-03-15 and 2023-05-31 respectively.

This tender by the University of the Highlands and Islands offers a business growth opportunity for companies specializing in software and service provision, particularly those with expertise in educational technology solutions. Businesses interested in providing user interface design and software services may find this tender suitable. The open procurement method and the specific focus on Reading List Software create a niche for technology-oriented businesses to compete and potentially expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Provision of Reading List Software and Associated Services

Notice Description

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of Reading List Software and Associated Services. It should be noted that this contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of Reading List Software and Associated Services. It should be noted that this contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners. Additional detail regarding this requirement is contained within the Invitation to Tender document and associated Appendices.

Renewal: The contract will commence for an initial term of forty-five (45) months. The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for two (2) x two (2) year periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000718130
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN479903
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72261000 - Software support services

72262000 - Software development services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,762 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
January 2027 OR January 2029 OR January 2031 Please note that the timing for a future contract notice with regard to this requirement cannot be determined at this point in time.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ayoung@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463279000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5SQ
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

TALIS EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN468646
    Provision of Reading List Software and Associated Services - The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of Reading List Software and Associated Services. It should be noted that this contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN479903
    Provision of Reading List Software and Associated Services - The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for the Provision of Reading List Software and Associated Services. It should be noted that this contract is being tendered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners.

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