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title: "Application Delivery - Request for Information"
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# Application Delivery - Request for Information

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01bfabc0-e44d-40e9-848e-1fceb8fe7550

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## Summary

The University of Manchester has issued a tender with the title "Application Delivery - Request for Information" for an educational software package. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 19th May 2023 and a contract period starting on 1st September 2023 and ending on 28th February 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, and the delivery addresses include multiple locations around the world.

This tender by The University of Manchester presents an opportunity for businesses to provide application delivery solutions for enhancing the student and staff experience in PC suites. Companies specialising in educational software development and IT services would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested parties can access the procurement documents via the University's procurement portal In-Tend and explore further details about the project requirements and submission process.

## Notice

The University of Manchester (UoM) is undertaking a project to improve the experience of students & staff in PC suites and deliver robust services for colleagues (UoM use the term 'cluster environments' for facilities with multiple teaching and general access PCs). Along with performance improvements, the University is looking to enhance flexibility for students with regards to where and when they study and gain access to services. Colleague & Student Computing project focusses on identifying solutions to address these problems. The Request for Information (RFI) is to ascertain the offerings around application delivery within the market and explore emerging strategically aligned innovation and developments. Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are freely available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6549cc09-2504-4e28-865c-902b5b592d1a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2023 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 4 May 2023 at 09:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6549cc09-2504-4e28-865c-902b5b592d1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6549cc09-2504-4e28-865c-902b5b592d1a
  4th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity

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