--- title: "Agreement for a Postgraduate Research Degrees Portal" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b374a2e9-4c7c-4cce-8610-ee97da58039c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b374a2e9-4c7c-4cce-8610-ee97da58039c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b374a2e9-4c7c-4cce-8610-ee97da58039c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b374a2e9-4c7c-4cce-8610-ee97da58039c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY" published: "2018-02-12" --- # Agreement for a Postgraduate Research Degrees Portal Buyer: LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b374a2e9-4c7c-4cce-8610-ee97da58039c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b374a2e9-4c7c-4cce-8610-ee97da58039c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b374a2e9-4c7c-4cce-8610-ee97da58039c.json) ## Summary Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has announced the completion of a procurement process for an Agreement for a Postgraduate Research Degrees Portal. This initiative falls under the IT services category, specifically in consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is based in Liverpool, England. The procurement followed an open procedure and was completed as of December 8, 2017. The contract period spans from January 2, 2018, to December 31, 2021, with a total contract value of £109,275. Although the procurement period has concluded, the focus was on integrating the portal with existing university systems while ensuring data is hosted within the EU if a SaaS solution is selected. This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and IT consulting services, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions for educational institutions. Companies that design, develop, or maintain digital platforms geared towards the academic sector, especially those with experience in researcher development programmes, would find this tender relevant. The emphasis on hosting data within the EU also presents an opportunity for businesses compliant with GDPR regulations. SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the education technology space may particularly benefit from such contracts. ## Notice This is an award notice and is not an Invitation to Tender Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is seeking to appoint a supplier or suppliers of a Postgraduate Research Degrees Portal which can integrate with existing University systems. The data must be hosted in the EU (if SaaS solution). Research students form the bedrock of LJMU's vibrant research community and make a valued contribution to the intellectual life of the University. The Doctoral Academy supports and trains postgraduate research students and works alongside Schools, Faculties and Professional Services to harmonise the quality of the postgraduate research experience across the University. Our core responsibilities include: * Delivering an excellent Researcher Development Programme * Sharing good practice in supervision * Signposting specialist support for postgraduates across the University * Quality assurance and monitoring of student progress Additional information: To access the documents please register on Intend, please do not email as you will only be directed to Intend. Any queries pertaining to this tender exercise should be conducted through the Intend portal The closing date is Noon 13th November 2017, however documents will only be available to download until 5pm GMT 6th November 2017 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af895a09-9645-43dd-9f54-5038bcc3c469 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Dec 2017 | | Contract period | 29 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £109,275 | | 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 | LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L2 2QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HAPLO SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 12 Feb 2018 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af895a09-9645-43dd-9f54-5038bcc3c469 - 13 Oct 2017 at 08:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff5babb-116e-490d-afd5-18816d7e017b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af895a09-9645-43dd-9f54-5038bcc3c469 12th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff5babb-116e-490d-afd5-18816d7e017b 13th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu E Tendering Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.ljmu.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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