Planning

Artificial Intelligence Enabled Admissions, Applicant Engagement and Lifecycle Automation Solutions

ABERTAY UNIVERSITY

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Planning

09 Jun 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Abertay University, based in Dundee, UK, is in the planning stage of a tender process titled "Artificial Intelligence Enabled Admissions, Applicant Engagement and Lifecycle Automation Solutions." The primary focus is on leveraging artificial intelligence, automation, and modern engagement technologies to enhance its admissions and student lifecycle activities. The location for the project is specified at Bell Street, Dundee with a final response deadline set for 23rd June 2026 at 12noon. The tender, classified under the services category, aims to explore innovations in educational services through AI and automation, with the subsequent procurement notice expected by 1st October 2026.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses specialising in AI technologies, educational services, and those capable of offering solutions in automation and data analytics. Companies that can provide improvements in applicant engagement and operational efficiency via technology-driven insights are well-suited to engage in this process. The tender offers opportunities for organisations to impact areas such as applicant nurturing, workflow automation, personalised communications, and AI-enabled insights, promoting potential business growth through partnership with an academic institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Artificial Intelligence Enabled Admissions, Applicant Engagement and Lifecycle Automation Solutions

Notice Description

Abertay University is seeking to better understand how Artificial Intelligence, automation and modern engagement technologies can support the future evolution of its admissions, applicant engagement and student lifecycle activities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Abertay University is seeking to better understand how AI, automation and modern engagement technologies can support the future evolution of its admissions, applicant engagement and student lifecycle activities. The University is interested in understanding how technology and AI may help deliver improvements across the applicant and student journey. Areas of interest may include, but are not limited to: Applicant nurturing and engagement Admissions process automation Reduction in manual administration Application conversion improvement Applicant self-service Personalised communications Workflow automation Student lifecycle engagement Retention and progression support Alumni engagement Data-driven decision making Predictive analytics and AI-enabled insights. A market engagement activity is being undertaken and Abertay welcomes information regarding the Art of the Possible. Please download the attached market engagement document and respond no later than 23rd June 2026 @ 12noon to procurement@abertay.ac.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834131
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557550
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48921000 - Automation system

72222300 - Information technology services

79996100 - Records management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20264 months to go
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
ABERTAY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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