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title: "Post Graduate Student Research System"
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# Post Graduate Student Research System

Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9f561b0-8265-4d3f-83e4-90b580abfac0

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## Summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is inviting tenders for the provision of a Post Graduate Student Research System, aimed at managing the progression of doctoral students. The system is expected to handle approximately 2000 active student records and 3000 users overall. This procurement process falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems and is taking place in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 9:00 AM on 7th October 2024. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 1st April 2028, with an estimated total value between £150,000 and £200,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those experienced in creating industry-specific software packages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, offering a chance to collaborate with a leading educational institution and establish a strong foothold in the educational technology sector. Given the extensive requirements of this project, businesses with capabilities in system integration and data management will find this tender highly suited to their expertise.

## Notice

The University is looking to partner with a provider of a system that will manage the progression of doctoral students and be required to handle c2000 active student records, with c3000 users in total. The doctoral student journey process has a number of stages, mapped across a timeline, with multiple data feeds through integrations with other University systems/databases. Additional information: To access information about this tender opportunity, please register on In-tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/Registration Following registration, interested parties will be able to access and download the tender documents. Instructions on how to bid is contained within the tender documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b3e3aa2-dbe8-4ea5-8dea-a670b561793e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M15 6BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 13:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b3e3aa2-dbe8-4ea5-8dea-a670b561793e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b3e3aa2-dbe8-4ea5-8dea-a670b561793e
  9th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/Registration

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