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title: "Soft Market Test - Student Information Systems and Associated Services"
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buyer: "BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY"
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# Soft Market Test - Student Information Systems and Associated Services

Buyer: BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b6f84d6-bca2-410c-8694-34fbed084398

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## Summary

Bishop Grosseteste University is conducting a soft market test titled "Soft Market Test - Student Information Systems and Associated Services" to gather insights for the potential replacement of its automated student records and curriculum management systems. This process falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with expressions of interest due by 11 June 2021. The project is located in Lincoln, East Midlands, with the contract period anticipated to start on 2 May 2022 and extend until 1 May 2027.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly those with innovative solutions for student information management. Companies that specialise in educational technology or have experience in providing software services to universities and colleges would be well-suited to participate. Engaging in this process provides a chance to shape future procurement strategies and align offerings more closely with the needs of higher education institutions.

## Notice

This is not a call for competition but is a soft market test aimed at gathering information helping to understand further the markets and to inform our specification and potential contracting model. Bishop Grosseteste University is currently exploring a range of options for replacement of its automated student information, records, and curriculum management systems. The University is keen to explore all options currently in the marketplace and is requesting expressions of interest to help inform a potential future procurement. The outline business requirements are included in two project briefs which along with the RFI and NDA will after receipt of an expression of interest be forwarded, Expressions of interest should be by e mail to Michael.Hunt@Bishopg.ac.uk to be received no later than 11 June 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6482f5ea-ee2a-4aa6-844a-49252a0bb102 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Prior Information Notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2022 - 1 May 2027 |
| 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 | BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 3DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Minster |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 May 2021 at 11:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6482f5ea-ee2a-4aa6-844a-49252a0bb102

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6482f5ea-ee2a-4aa6-844a-49252a0bb102
  27th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=596799437
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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