--- title: "Associate Lecturer Workload Management System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-475ce99e-fddc-420c-a6f3-902644d12cb4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-475ce99e-fddc-420c-a6f3-902644d12cb4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-475ce99e-fddc-420c-a6f3-902644d12cb4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-475ce99e-fddc-420c-a6f3-902644d12cb4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)" published: "2021-05-28" --- # Associate Lecturer Workload Management System Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-475ce99e-fddc-420c-a6f3-902644d12cb4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-475ce99e-fddc-420c-a6f3-902644d12cb4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-475ce99e-fddc-420c-a6f3-902644d12cb4.json) ## Summary The Open University is initiating a procurement process for an Associate Lecturer Workload Management System, classified under industry-specific software packages. This is currently in the planning stage, with a critical engagement end date set for 22nd June 2021. The purchasing location is Milton Keynes, England, and the procurement is anticipated to formally commence in July 2021. The procurement method involves a prior information notice to streamline the process, and the necessary documentation outlining the requirements is available for download via the InTend portal. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and consultancy services, particularly those focused on resource allocation and human resource management systems. Companies that provide innovative software solutions or support services for educational institutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The possibility of additional contracts covering consultancy, implementation, and maintenance services further enhances the potential for registered suppliers to expand their market presence within the education sector. ## Notice This is a Prior Information Notice to reduce timescales, this is not a call for competition. An Information document is available for suppliers to download on InTend outlining details of the proposed procurement and a summary of the challenging requirements. Any detailed description of requirements is yet to be determined for the supply and services described. The Open University (OU) requires a Workload Management (WLM) System that can be used to allocate various types of work to our Associate Lecturers (ALs) within the OU's four Faculties. The introduction of new contractual terms & conditions for the OU's Associate Lecturer workforce means that the model of assigning work to the ALs is changing. We wish to purchase a Workload Management System that allows the efficient allocation of the contractual FTE of appropriately skilled Associate Lecturers to deliver work items (modules, Tuition Related Activities (TRA) and other activities). The procurement, in addition to the software system, may also include consultancy, implementation and software development services as well as support and maintenance for the software. This is a time critical procurement and it is anticipated that the procurement will commence in July. Any potential resulting tender will be advertised via the OUs tender portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity and will require further registration. Registration is free and interested parties can register at any time and search for tenders (and PINs) as and when they are advertised. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b8e529-da9a-42b5-8261-cf2ce23f3abf | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Jun 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK7 6AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Monkston | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package ## Release History - 28 May 2021 at 14:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b8e529-da9a-42b5-8261-cf2ce23f3abf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26b8e529-da9a-42b5-8261-cf2ce23f3abf 28th May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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