Award

Student Voice Platform

ABERTAY UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Abertay University, situated in Dundee, is the contracting authority for a public procurement process aimed at acquiring a "Student Voice Platform." This project falls under the education industry category and seeks to implement a technological solution to improve student engagement. The contract was awarded to Unitu Ltd., a large-scale supplier based in London, on 16th July 2025, following an open procurement procedure. The process progressed from the tender phase, announced on 22nd May 2025, to a contract award stage, indicative of its successful conclusion. The main goal was to provide an accessible communication platform for students to interact with their academic teams, promoting a collaborative and student-centred environment. The contract, valued at £18,225, commenced with a tender that accepted only electronic submissions until 6th June 2025.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technological solutions tailored for the education sector. Companies that are capable of developing user-friendly and flexible communication platforms would have found this tender suitable. The requirement for both real-time and asynchronous communication tools suggests that businesses with robust software development capabilities and experience in educational technology are ideal candidates for similar future contracts. This engagement highlights the value of providing innovative services that address the specific needs of academic institutions, potentially opening doors to long-term partnerships and further projects in the education technology space.

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Notice Title

Student Voice Platform

Notice Description

Abertay University is looking to procure a comprehensive technological solution designed to enhance the way we capture and respond to the student voice. The chosen platform must empower students to actively participate in their academic experience by providing a streamlined and accessible means of communication with their programme teams. Specifically, the tool must allow students to raise concerns, contribute to ongoing peer-to-peer discussions, and submit feedback in a manner that suits their individual schedules. Flexibility, ease of use, and accessibility are key priorities. The solution should facilitate both real-time and asynchronous communication, allowing students to engage meaningfully with staff and peers in a variety of academic and support settings. Ultimately, the goal is to create a more transparent, collaborative, and student-centred environment that supports continuous improvement and enhances the overall student experience.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Abertay University is looking to procure a comprehensive technological solution designed to enhance the way we capture and respond to the student voice. The chosen platform must empower students to actively participate in their academic experience by providing a streamlined and accessible means of communication with their programme teams. Specifically, the tool must allow students to raise concerns, contribute to ongoing peer-to-peer discussions, and submit feedback in a manner that suits their individual schedules. Flexibility, ease of use, and accessibility are key priorities. The solution should facilitate both real-time and asynchronous communication, allowing students to engage meaningfully with staff and peers in a variety of academic and support settings. Ultimately, the goal is to create a more transparent, collaborative, and student-centred environment that supports continuous improvement and enhances the overall student experience.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799628
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538206
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

72316000 - Data analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,225 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months 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
ABERTAY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Nicci Robertson
Contact Email
nicci.robertson@abertay.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382308995

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1HG
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNITU

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530925
    Student Voice Platform - Abertay University is looking to procure a comprehensive technological solution designed to enhance the way we capture and respond to the student voice. The chosen platform must empower students to actively participate in their academic experience by providing a streamlined and accessible means of communication with their programme teams. Specifically, the tool must allow students to raise concerns, contribute to ongoing peer-to-peer discussions, and submit feedback in a manner that suits their individual schedules. Flexibility, ease of use, and accessibility are key priorities. The solution should facilitate both real-time and asynchronous communication, allowing students to engage meaningfully with staff and peers in a variety of academic and support settings. Ultimately, the goal is to create a more transparent, collaborative, and student-centred environment that supports continuous improvement and enhances the overall student experience.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538206
    Student Voice Platform - Abertay University is looking to procure a comprehensive technological solution designed to enhance the way we capture and respond to the student voice. The chosen platform must empower students to actively participate in their academic experience by providing a streamlined and accessible means of communication with their programme teams. Specifically, the tool must allow students to raise concerns, contribute to ongoing peer-to-peer discussions, and submit feedback in a manner that suits their individual schedules. Flexibility, ease of use, and accessibility are key priorities. The solution should facilitate both real-time and asynchronous communication, allowing students to engage meaningfully with staff and peers in a variety of academic and support settings. Ultimately, the goal is to create a more transparent, collaborative, and student-centred environment that supports continuous improvement and enhances the overall student experience.

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