--- title: "SITS Change Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c3a704a1-2883-4745-8bb1-874c5aad9797" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c3a704a1-2883-4745-8bb1-874c5aad9797" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3a704a1-2883-4745-8bb1-874c5aad9797.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3a704a1-2883-4745-8bb1-874c5aad9797.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE" published: "2022-06-23" --- # SITS Change Programme Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3a704a1-2883-4745-8bb1-874c5aad9797 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c3a704a1-2883-4745-8bb1-874c5aad9797) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3a704a1-2883-4745-8bb1-874c5aad9797.json) ## Summary The University of Bedfordshire is conducting the "SITS Change Programme," aimed at enhancing its student record system to support its strategic goals within the education sector. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on IT services and consultancy, and is located in Luton, England. Currently in the Award stage, the tender process was initiated on December 6, 2021, with the tender period concluding on December 17, 2021. The awarded contract commenced on June 1, 2022, and is set to run until January 26, 2024. This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in digital transformation, software development, and academic support services. Participants can expect to contribute to meaningful changes within the university's operational framework, driving efficiencies and improved service delivery for students and staff alike. Interested businesses should register via the university's procurement portal to access bidding documents and submit their proposals. ## Notice This programme forms part of the delivery of the University's strategic plan, particularly its Education and Student Experience strand. Its primary focus is re-investment in the University's student record system and the policies and processes it supports. As such, it will drive cultural and behavioural changes and ultimately, its success is measured by efficiency gains for academic and professional services staff, greater self-service functions and improved communications for and with students and, improved data quality. The culmination of all of this change will enable staff to refocus and deliver a high quality, enhanced service to all stakeholders. Especially our students. The Programme is underpinned by a set of principles and objectives that will ensure that outcomes remain focused and complement overall University planning and strategic needs. They will also establish the foundation for on-going and continuous improvement. These principles and objectives of the Programme are as follows: Principles * Student-focused * 'Problem-solving not predicament management' - solve the core problem & no short-term fixes. * Driven by business need, enabled by technology. * 'Re-use, before buy, before building' new software to maximise existing investment. * Develop future capacity and capability to develop staff and drive culture change. * Compliance, security and privacy through good data governance Key Objectives * To be digital by default * To deliver efficient and effective functions that are fit for purpose & support University strategic and operational plans. * To provide value for money * To provide sustainability for future planning ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d7a6991-32b1-4d0f-a74d-9d370ecef1a2 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 23 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 May 2022 | | Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 26 Jan 2024 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE | | Locality | LUTON | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU1 3JU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton | | Local authority | Luton | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE | ## 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 - 23 Jun 2022 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d7a6991-32b1-4d0f-a74d-9d370ecef1a2 - 6 Dec 2021 at 11:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/549d4d7d-8e39-45c9-8a9f-d2bb692f361a - 6 Dec 2021 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/549d4d7d-8e39-45c9-8a9f-d2bb692f361a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d7a6991-32b1-4d0f-a74d-9d370ecef1a2 23rd June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/549d4d7d-8e39-45c9-8a9f-d2bb692f361a 6th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/ProjectManage/588 All interested parties will need to register and express an interest through https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/. 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