--- title: "Colleague & Student Compute - Phase 2 - Application Delivery" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a473f43-955e-447d-ab44-6aab62682c0d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a473f43-955e-447d-ab44-6aab62682c0d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a473f43-955e-447d-ab44-6aab62682c0d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a473f43-955e-447d-ab44-6aab62682c0d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2023-10-31" --- # Colleague & Student Compute - Phase 2 - Application Delivery Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a473f43-955e-447d-ab44-6aab62682c0d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a473f43-955e-447d-ab44-6aab62682c0d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a473f43-955e-447d-ab44-6aab62682c0d.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester has initiated a tender process for the procurement of an Application Streaming solution under the title "Colleague & Student Compute - Phase 2 - Application Delivery". This falls under the industry category of educational software packages. The tender has a minimum value of £200,000, a total value of £800,000, and is open for participation until 1st December 2023. The contract period is from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2027, with delivery addresses including the United Kingdom and other locations. This tender opportunity by The University of Manchester presents a chance for businesses dealing with software packages and information systems to compete for a substantial contract. Companies capable of providing an Application Streaming solution are well-suited to bid for this opportunity. The procurement method for this tender is an open procedure and businesses should refer to the University's procurement portal In-Tend for all necessary documentation and requirements. ## Notice We wish to purchase an Application Streaming solution that allows for applications on demand to be run on cluster PC's, and other locations. Bidders are expected to demonstrate in section 6 of the SQ documentation reference of a similar size, complexity and value to this project The University of Manchester no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation. As a result, the University of Manchester will no longer be subject to the regime contained in The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation with effect from 1 August 2023. However, as an institution founded for the public good, an exempt charity and an organization in receipt of public funds, the University has a duty to manage expenditure in an appropriate manner and aims to deliver value for money across its non-pay spend by adhering to good procurement practice. 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/53899588-aaf5-46ca-9c8a-ddf2b06b608e | | 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 | 31 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | 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 - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48190000 - Educational software package ## Release History - 31 Oct 2023 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53899588-aaf5-46ca-9c8a-ddf2b06b608e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53899588-aaf5-46ca-9c8a-ddf2b06b608e 31st October 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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