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title: "NU/1457 Provision of an Online Support System for the Realising Opportunities Programme"
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# NU/1457 Provision of an Online Support System for the Realising Opportunities Programme

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7c252ac-0259-4d68-9ca6-afa21aab4890

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "NU/1457 Provision of an Online Support System for the Realising Opportunities Programme" is being conducted by Newcastle University, a key player in education based in Newcastle, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the software package and information systems category, is currently in the active tender stage. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a deadline for submissions set for 23 April 2019. The contract holds a value of £30,000 and is scheduled to commence on 1 August 2019, running until 31 July 2020.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, IT services, and consulting. Companies that can provide an online support system, along with implementation and technical support, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly advantageous, as the procurement appears to support their involvement, enhancing their potential for growth in the higher education sector.

## Notice

Realising Opportunities (RO) is a unique collaboration of leading universities who have made a long term commitment to sharing their practice in widening participation, fair access and social mobility. Led by Newcastle University, where the small central co-ordinating team is based, RO aims to promote progression for able students from under-represented groups to research intensive universities (RIUs) in England. Working together, Partners have developed a single, national supported entry route. Initially funded by HEFCE and involving 12 HEIs, in August 2012 the Partnership became self-funded with each Partner making an equal annual contribution and has since expanded. The Partnership has agreed to continue to work together until at least 2022. Led by Newcastle University. The contract is for * The provision of an online support system * The provision of appropriate Child Safeguarding. * Implementation/technical support and updates/development/maintenance of the system. * Training for undergraduate students and the RO Central Team

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/202bff83-ec29-46c2-82d7-0bb2dcce7c7e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| 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) |

## 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
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2019 at 08:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/202bff83-ec29-46c2-82d7-0bb2dcce7c7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/202bff83-ec29-46c2-82d7-0bb2dcce7c7e
  9th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2812dcda-824c-e911-80f3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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