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title: "NU/1457 Provision of an Online Support System for the Realising Opportunities Programme"
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# NU/1457 Provision of an Online Support System for the Realising Opportunities Programme

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09976904-d8f5-47d7-9dd4-c4e2a72edeb2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking bids for the title "NU/1457 Provision of an Online Support System for the Realising Opportunities Programme." This contract falls under the software package and information systems category (CPV 48000000) and is situated in Newcastle, North East England. The tender was open until 23rd May 2019, with the contract period running from 1st August 2019 to 31st July 2020. The procurement method used was the open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, software development, and support systems. Companies that offer innovative online solutions and have experience in child safeguarding would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With a contract value of £30,000, successful providers could enhance their portfolio and reinforce their credibility in the education sector, thereby fostering future business growth.

## Notice

Realising Opportunities (RO) is a unique collaboration of leading universities who have made a long term commitment to sharing their practice in widening participation, fair access and social mobility. Led by Newcastle University, where the small central co-ordinating team is based, RO aims to promote progression for able students from under-represented groups to research intensive universities (RIUs) in England. Working together, Partners have developed a single, national supported entry route. Initially funded by HEFCE and involving 12 HEIs, in August 2012 the Partnership became self-funded with each Partner making an equal annual contribution and has since expanded. The Partnership has agreed to continue to work together until at least 2022. Led by Newcastle University. The contract is for * The provision of an online support system as detailed in Section 3 - Specification. * The provision of appropriate Child Safeguarding. * Implementation/technical support and updates/development/maintenance of the system. * Training for undergraduate students and the RO Central Team

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b938a286-b82c-4359-8d1d-56dac9999411 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,574 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIGHSIDE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 May 2019 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b938a286-b82c-4359-8d1d-56dac9999411

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b938a286-b82c-4359-8d1d-56dac9999411
  24th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2812dcda-824c-e911-80f3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://ncl.ac.uk

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