--- title: "PURCON 863 Timetabling and Room Booking System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5faf40fc-5898-44bd-bd09-03b4416907cb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5faf40fc-5898-44bd-bd09-03b4416907cb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5faf40fc-5898-44bd-bd09-03b4416907cb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5faf40fc-5898-44bd-bd09-03b4416907cb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA" published: "2020-07-17" --- # PURCON 863 Timetabling and Room Booking System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5faf40fc-5898-44bd-bd09-03b4416907cb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5faf40fc-5898-44bd-bd09-03b4416907cb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5faf40fc-5898-44bd-bd09-03b4416907cb.json) ## Summary The University of East Anglia (UEA) is actively seeking proposals for the "PURCON 863 Timetabling and Room Booking System" project, aimed at improving its current timetabling software. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified within the CPV as "Software package and information systems" (CPV code: 48000000). The open tender, initiated on 22nd November 2019, has a deadline for submissions set for 16th August 2020. The project is aimed at reducing manual intervention in timetabling and enhancing overall efficiency, with services to be delivered in Norwich, East of England, where the university is based. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 2nd November 2020, lasting until 1st November 2028. This tender presents significant opportunities for software companies specialising in educational and scheduling solutions. Businesses that can provide an integrated and automated system capable of managing venue and staff allocations, along with supporting examination timetabling, would be ideally positioned to compete. In addition, firms that understand the needs of academic institutions, particularly those focused on enhancing student and staff experiences, could benefit from this project by participating in the procurement process through the university's electronic tendering platform, In-Tend. ## Notice Timetabling and Room Booking System The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a seeking to replace the current timetabling and room booking software. Timetabling activity both prior to and post set up phase is a highly labour intensive process therefore, a new dynamic and integrated timetabling system is required to reduce the high volume of manual intervention. The new system will be expected to automate the venue and staff management process, aid the examination timetabling and generate notifications as well as manage any late changes to the timetable. The University is seeking to establish a system that is suited to our student and staff needs. Through the implementation of a new system the UEA is seeking to make efficiency gains, enhance the student experience, and improve staff satisfaction Additional information: If you are interested in this project please logon to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home for further information. Project Refererence number is PURCON863 - Timetabling System Project Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No N.B. The contract is being administered through In-tend our electronic tendering system. Suppliers Guide to In-Tend Registration In-Tend is an electronic tender system. It allows us to advertise our requirements for services and goods and for suppliers to express their interest in such opportunities. The system provides for the secure transfer of documents; queries to be dealt with efficiently; evaluation of PQQs and short-listing suppliers; evaluation of tender returns and finally award of contract. 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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebbf7428-60b2-4d77-9200-953f51a1ddc7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 1 Nov 2028 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR4 7JT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | South Norfolk | | Electoral ward | Cringleford | | Westminster constituency | South Norfolk | | 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 - 17 Jul 2020 at 17:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebbf7428-60b2-4d77-9200-953f51a1ddc7 - 22 Nov 2019 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebbf7428-60b2-4d77-9200-953f51a1ddc7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebbf7428-60b2-4d77-9200-953f51a1ddc7 17th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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