Planning

Provision of a Timetabling System Solution and Associated Services

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

25 Apr 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, a body governed by public law located in Glasgow, has announced a planned procurement process for the provision of a timetabling system solution and associated services. This procurement falls under the education industry category, with a main procurement category of services. The current stage is in planning, with significant dates including an anticipated future notice on 11th November 2025 and the requirement for interested parties to register by 12th May 2025. The procurement will proceed under the legal basis of directive 2014/24/EU and the process is covered by the GPA, indicating international participation compliance. The contract is estimated to be valued at £750,000 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in software solutions, IT services, and educational resource management. Companies with expertise in class and exam timetabling, resource booking, and those familiar with large-scale academic institutions will be well-suited to participate. The opportunity for partnership with a prestigious university like Strathclyde supports both business development and an expansion of influence within the UK and potentially international markets. The procurement method will likely follow a formal RFI process, providing a structured platform for capable enterprises to present innovative solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Timetabling System Solution and Associated Services

Notice Description

The University seeks a Timetabling system solution and associated services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University seeks a Timetabling system solution and associated services, including; but not necessarily limited to, class timetabling, exam timetabling and resource booking. The University will publish a Request for Information (RFI) document in connection with this Prior Information Notice (PIN) to all parties who note an interest in the PIN. The University anticipates issuing the RFI in May 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795999
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529011
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48332000 - Scheduling software package

48517000 - IT software package

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

72212330 - Scheduling and productivity software development services

72212332 - Scheduling software development services

72212942 - Calendar software development services

72222300 - Information technology services

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

72262000 - Software development services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72265000 - Software configuration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Peter Cameron
Contact Email
peter.cameron@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
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 East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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