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title: "(NU1684) Supply and Maintenance of Database for Realising Opportunities Programme"
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# (NU1684) Supply and Maintenance of Database for Realising Opportunities Programme

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67eb4eda-c194-4953-9bd8-41122bce9ced

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "(NU1684) Supply and Maintenance of Database for Realising Opportunities Programme" is managed by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. This contract falls under the services category, specifically data services (CPV code 72300000). The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, and the tender process has reached the Award stage. The contract was awarded on 21st September 2021, covering a total value of £16,900, with the contract period commencing on 22nd September 2021 and concluding on 31st July 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in data services and database management. Companies capable of providing online database solutions, along with responsive technical support and ongoing maintenance, will find this contract particularly suitable. As over 600 users, including academic staff from partner universities, rely on this database, successful bidders can establish a valuable partnership, enhancing their growth potential in the education sector.

## Notice

In order to underpin the work of the Realising Opportunities Partnership, a secure online database is required to store participating student information and support key functions, such as capturing the progression of students on the RO Academic Skills Module and the exchange of information with key stakeholders. The Central Team, based at Newcastle University, are the main users of the database but there are over 600 users be they staff at Partner universities or academic colleagues providing feedback on students' work. The scope of this contract includes: * The provision of an online database. * Responsive technical support and training. * Updates/development/maintenance of the database.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9509f9c-ab6a-4e2e-a2ce-3f19e5934aa6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,900 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DX NET SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2021 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9509f9c-ab6a-4e2e-a2ce-3f19e5934aa6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9509f9c-ab6a-4e2e-a2ce-3f19e5934aa6
  7th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0dbf3fcc-47ba-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

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