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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed a procurement process titled "PURCH2516 Direct Award for the Provision of Kinetic Software", which falls under the services industry category and specifically caters to educational services. The process employed an open procedure procurement method and was geared towards a direct call-off from the APUC Framework Agreement reference ITS1051 AP, LOT 5. The procurement was awarded on 31 October 2024, with the location for delivery being in the Glasgow region (UKM82). The awarded contract, valued at £304,462, has been signed with Kinetic Solutions Ltd to supply Kinetic Software which aids in managing the full lifecycle of student accommodation as well as commercial accommodations and associated events within the university.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational software solutions, particularly those that offer comprehensive management systems for student and commercial accommodations. Large-scale enterprises that can provide robust software capable of handling complex event management and accommodation logistics would find such tenders particularly beneficial to leverage for business growth. The completion of this tender highlights a successful collaboration between public institutions and tech solution providers, suggesting a promising avenue for companies specializing in similar technological services to explore further public contracts within the education sector.

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Notice Title

PURCH2516 Direct Award for the Provision of Kinetic Software

Notice Description

PURCH2516 Direct Award for the Provision of Kinetic Software. Direct call-off through the APUC Framework Agreement reference ITS1051 AP, LOT 5

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2516 Direct Award for the Provision of Kinetic Software. Call-off from APUC Framework Agreement reference ITS1051 AP, LOT 5. The University is purchasing Kinetics Kx Software. The Kinetics Kx software is used by Accommodation Services to manage the full lifecycle of student accommodation from application, bedspace allocation and contract acceptance, through to online induction and stay management. It is also used for the management of commercial accommodation and used extensively by Conferencing & Events and Catering to manage conferencing and catering events large and small.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782695
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517875
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£304,462 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 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 Glasgow
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Postcode Area
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
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Kinetic Solutions Ltd

University of Glasgow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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