Award

Provision of an Integrated Student Admissions Solution

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the Highlands and Islands, located in Inverness, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of an Integrated Student Admissions Solution" under the procurement stage of a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement is for services in the education industry category. The deadline for service delivery to commence in January 2024 is crucial due to time constraints, with a solution implementation required by September 2024. The buying organization, University of the Highlands and Islands, identified Stu3 Ltd as the sole supplier capable of delivering the desired consultancy work.

This tender for the Integrated Student Admissions Solution offers business growth opportunities for SMEs specializing in consultancy services related to student admissions systems in the education sector. The direct award approach, necessitated by technical reasons and time constraints, presents a unique opportunity for Stu3 Ltd to provide specialised consultancy services to enhance the University's existing Student Records System. This could open doors for other similar SMEs with expertise in educational technology to explore collaborations with universities for system enhancements and integration projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Integrated Student Admissions Solution

Notice Description

The University of the Highlands and Islands have a requirement for the Provision of an Integrated Student Admissions Solution for all Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands. It should be noted that this requirement is being procured 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, on behalf of the UHI Academic Partnership, have a requirement for a Contractor to enhance the Tribal SITS: Vision system, which has been implemented at the University. It is proposed that this development is split into two Phases. Phase One involves: - development of online application form template - development of applicant portal template - development of online application form for direct applications with dual-language capabilities - development of applicant portal: core functionality and integration with admissions staff processes - clearing on the internet - review and enhancement of integration between SITS and Microsoft Dynamics (Stutalk) - planning for future admissions office improvements Phase Two involves: - Improved automation within admissions staff processes and functionality - Improved admissions data maintenance tools - Shopping Cart for CPD Courses selection and payment - Applicant Portal Enhanced Features and Additional Processes - Early Life Support and fine tuning - Annual Cycle Rollover This contract was the subject to a VEAT notice dispatched on 11 December 2023 informing interested parties of the intention to enter into contract.

Options: The scope of work in Phase One and Phase Two (if extension applied), may be subject to change (within stated budget for each Phase). It is proposed that the cost of Phase One shall be roughly 170,000 GBP (excluding VAT), whilst for Phase Two, it is proposed that the cost shall be roughly 180,000 GBP (excluding VAT).

Procurement Information

The University previously undertook a tender exercise for the Provision of an Integrated Student Admissions System, in July 2023. However, this tender exercise was cancelled (one submission exceeded the budget, whilst another submission, within budget, was deemed to be unsuitable). Thereafter, the University explored the use of a Framework Agreement to purchase a module which could be added to the University's Student Records System. After a demonstration and discussion, the quoted cost exceeded the budget of the University. Consequently, the University decided an alternative route could be the development of the University's existing Student Records System. As a result of cost, the University are unable to afford an Integrated Student Admissions System, or a new module to be implemented by the University's incumbent supplier of the Student Records System. Therefore, it was deemed appropriate to discuss possible deliverables to the existing Student Records System. The University performed a search for 'Tribal SITS Integration Consultancy' on the G-Cloud 13 Framework Agreement, which resulted in one supplier being listed. This supplier was 'Stu3 Limited'. As a result, the University believe there is only one supplier who possesses the capability to deliver consultancy work, with regard to the development of SITS: Vision. Moreover, the University has a requirement for a solution to be implemented for September 2024. In order to meet the September 2024 deadline, service delivery needs to commence at the start of January 2024. As a result of specialism and time constraints, a Direct Award is deemed to be a necessary approach.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000752944
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496009
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212445 - Customer Relation Management software development services

72212517 - IT software development services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£348,420 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20232 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

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 1463255000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3JH
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 Millburn
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STU3

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494616
    Provision of an Integrated Student Admissions Solution - The University of the Highlands and Islands have a requirement for the Provision of an Integrated Student Admissions Solution for all Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands. It should be noted that this requirement is being procured 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=JAN496009
    Provision of an Integrated Student Admissions Solution - The University of the Highlands and Islands have a requirement for the Provision of an Integrated Student Admissions Solution for all Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands. It should be noted that this requirement is being procured by the University of the Highlands and Islands, on behalf of all UHI Academic Partners.

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