--- title: "Provision of an Online Platform to Support UK Students in their application to University - Prior Information Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86eb5894-81f4-4fdb-9a44-c56a4d44dabb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86eb5894-81f4-4fdb-9a44-c56a4d44dabb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86eb5894-81f4-4fdb-9a44-c56a4d44dabb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86eb5894-81f4-4fdb-9a44-c56a4d44dabb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2017-07-17" --- # Provision of an Online Platform to Support UK Students in their application to University - Prior Information Notice Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86eb5894-81f4-4fdb-9a44-c56a4d44dabb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86eb5894-81f4-4fdb-9a44-c56a4d44dabb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86eb5894-81f4-4fdb-9a44-c56a4d44dabb.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton is currently seeking to procure an online platform to assist UK students with their university application process, specifically in writing their personal statements. This project is classified under the software package and information systems industry (CPV code 48000000) and is situated in Hampshire, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the Planning stage, with the closing deadline for submissions set for 12:00 noon local time on 26 July 2017. The anticipated contract will begin on 29 August 2017 and is expected to last until 30 November 2018, with a contract value of £500,000. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in educational software development and online platforms. Companies that can demonstrate a proven track record in delivering bespoke training solutions, especially those familiar with the UCAS admissions process, will be well-positioned to compete. The tender aims to engage providers capable of delivering both online and face-to-face support across multiple colleges, making it an ideal prospect for SMEs in the educational services sector. ## Notice The University of Southampton is seeking to procure an online platform that is able to facilitate students to write their personal statement for their application to university as well as providing guidance, structure and support. As part of this package the successful company will also need to provide a fully trained member of staff who has qualified teacher status to deliver workshops within colleges/ sixth forms to support students in using the platform. These workshops need to cover the University and College Admissions System (UCAS) admissions process as well as aspects such as university admissions tests and interview skills. We also require the successful company to be able to deliver both online and face to face bespoke training to members of staff within the college/ sixth form across ten colleges within our region in the first instance. If the project continues into its second phase (2018-2020) we would require the company to train an additional 10 colleges/ sixth forms. Additional information: Potential bidders with the genuine capability, demonstrable experience in online platforms to support students and the capacity to meet the requirements set out in this PIN should confirm their interest by downloading, completing and uploading the Questionnaire via the University's tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the In-Tend Portal, you will need to register your company before accessing the PIN stage. Once registered you will need to express and interest in the project, further details will then become available. To submit your interest on the In-Tend portal 1. Log In 2. My Tenders 3. View PIN details. 4. Browse and upload your return (or Zip File) 5. Once response document is uploaded and displayed in the - My Documents for Return - use - Submit My Return. Please note, to preserve the integrity of the procedure, all queries must be made via In-Tend. We look forward to receiving your response. The Closing Time and Date for receipt of submission is 12:00 noon local time on 26 July 2017. Please be aware that the system will automatically reject any late submissions. The responses to this PIN will be used to inform our decision making. There will be no prejudice to any future procurement procedure by participation in this PIN. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/483ea3cc-f857-4ffe-b999-aa1eedb2c955 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Aug 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO17 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Portswood | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Test | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48190000 - Educational software package - 48422000 - Software package suites - 48517000 - IT software package - 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72212100 - Industry specific software development services - 72212190 - Educational software development services - 72212517 - IT software development services - 72268000 - Software supply services ## Release History - 17 Jul 2017 at 12:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/483ea3cc-f857-4ffe-b999-aa1eedb2c955 - 12 Jul 2017 at 09:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/483ea3cc-f857-4ffe-b999-aa1eedb2c955 - 12 Jul 2017 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/483ea3cc-f857-4ffe-b999-aa1eedb2c955 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/483ea3cc-f857-4ffe-b999-aa1eedb2c955 17th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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