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title: "University of Sunderland - Student Bursary Online Store Solution - AWARD"
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# University of Sunderland - Student Bursary Online Store Solution - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13698948-d5ce-4b36-a6dc-9eb691a97762

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland is conducting a procurement process for a Student Bursary Online Store Solution, with the contract awarded on August 13, 2019. This engagement aims to enhance the student experience by allowing students to procure learning materials via an online platform, using smart card technology. The estimated spend for this contract is £500,000 per annum, with an initial contract period starting on September 1, 2019, and running until August 31, 2021, with a possible extension of an additional two years. The procurement method used for this process was an open procedure, and the contract will be managed from Sunderland, North East England (postcode SR1 3SD).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those that provide transaction-processing software, office supplies, smart cards, and IT equipment. Companies that specialise in e-commerce solutions, customer service, and logistics would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With an emphasis on delivering excellent customer service and engaging with students at various events, suppliers who can offer comprehensive marketing strategies and support services will find this a promising area for growth.

## Notice

The University of Sunderland is looking to engage with a provider of a Student Bursary Online Store Solution to support and enhance the student experience and achieve success in their studies. The students will procure (using their bursary) relevant learning materials, through the use of a one stop shop solution, using an online website and smart card technology. Including printed books, ebooks, equipment, stationery, IT equipment, and other associated student related requirements including for example University internal services and products. Additionally students, etc will be able to top us with additional personal funds (if required). Spend is estimated at PS500,000 GBP per annum (there are no guarantees on spend level), we reserve the right to spend a further 50% of the anticipated spend subject to changes to requirements across the University for the duration of the award. The appointed supplier will be required to attend open events, fresher fayres, etc, provide an online store solution, marketing material, and smart card/online access, along with excellent customer service, management information and delivery of goods direct to the students. An initial 2 year contract, with the possible extension of a further 2 years, commencing approximately September 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6963ca2a-303f-4fc1-bce9-4337738834ea |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN SMITH AND SON GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 30140000 - Calculating and accounting machines
- 30162000 - Smart cards
- 30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies
- 30213000 - Personal computers
- 48217000 - Transaction-processing software package
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2019 at 15:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6963ca2a-303f-4fc1-bce9-4337738834ea
- 13 Aug 2019 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6963ca2a-303f-4fc1-bce9-4337738834ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6963ca2a-303f-4fc1-bce9-4337738834ea
  13th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/

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