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title: "Exam Desktop Solution - Request for Information"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
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# Exam Desktop Solution - Request for Information

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d001d079-d228-49ce-84ad-d8a727397444

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is conducting a tender for an Exam Desktop Solution seeking to improve the experience of students & staff in clusters by delivering robust services. The project aims to streamline the deployment and management of exam desktop solutions during exam periods. The tender is classified under the CPV code 48190000 - Educational software package. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period runs from 1st November 2023 to 28th February 2025 with a tender deadline on 7th June 2023.

This tender by The University of Manchester offers an opportunity for businesses providing educational software solutions to compete. Companies specialised in developing easy-to-deploy and support exam desktop solutions would be well-suited for this tender. The tender is particularly suitable for businesses located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Participating in this tender could lead to business growth opportunities within the goods procurement category.

## Notice

The University is undertaking a project to improve the experience of students & staff in clusters, the cluster environments and deliver robust services for colleagues. A recent review of our existing exam desktop solution (also known as eAssessment Desktop) highlighted the laborious process involved in deploying and managing the in-house built exam desktop solution to cluster PCs during exam periods, reverting to normal setup post exams and the resources required to support them. As part of this project, it has been identified that it would be beneficial to conduct soft market testing to ascertain the offerings around exam desktop solutions (with ease of deployment and support) within the market, and any key areas of development within recent years. Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4536f3fd-a85c-473b-9439-9d23156914de |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| 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

- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 23 May 2023 at 12:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4536f3fd-a85c-473b-9439-9d23156914de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4536f3fd-a85c-473b-9439-9d23156914de
  23rd May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity

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