--- title: "21/002 - IT consultant for the Science and Engineering networking platform (RFQ Process)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d8078a72-006e-4b4c-b1d4-e6819e69c636" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8078a72-006e-4b4c-b1d4-e6819e69c636" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8078a72-006e-4b4c-b1d4-e6819e69c636.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8078a72-006e-4b4c-b1d4-e6819e69c636.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING" published: "2021-08-18" --- # 21/002 - IT consultant for the Science and Engineering networking platform (RFQ Process) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8078a72-006e-4b4c-b1d4-e6819e69c636 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d8078a72-006e-4b4c-b1d4-e6819e69c636) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d8078a72-006e-4b4c-b1d4-e6819e69c636.json) ## Summary The University of Portsmouth is seeking an IT consultant for the project titled "21/002 - IT consultant for the Science and Engineering networking platform". This initiative, classified under IT services and consulting, aims to develop a mobile and open learning platform in collaboration with partners from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Hanoi University of Science and Technology. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for proposal submissions set for 14th September 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2021 and will run until 1st April 2025, involving significant work in the first two years, primarily within the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for IT consultancy firms that specialise in educational projects, particularly those with experience in developing learning management systems and mobile learning platforms. Businesses that can demonstrate a successful track record in international collaborations and managing multicultural project environments will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project not only supports a global impact on mobile education but also allows companies to showcase their skills in innovative educational technology by contributing to a significant academic initiative. ## Notice A Mobile and Open learning and networking platform for Science and Engineering The Faculty of Technology, University of Portsmouth is undertaking the above project in partnership with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China and Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam. We are seeking to engage the services of an IT consultant to support the project. The services required includes: - advising on and contributing to the development, creation and maintenance of learning resources (including multi-media and interactive resources) using a mobile learning platform - collaborate with academic staff and other project team members in the UK, China and Vietnam in delivering the project - managing the LMS (learning management system) of the mobile learning platform and analysing the data provided - conducting workshops and other appropriate training for academic staff in the development of mobile learning and promoting active staff and student engagement in the use of the learning platform, and - contributing to the evaluation of the effectiveness of the mobile learning platform using pedagogic research, LMS data and student feedback The work will be carried out during the period October 2021-April 2025 (42 months). Most of the development work will be required in the first two years and the remaining time will be spent on maintenance and evaluation. We would like to hear from IT consultancy companies who have a successful track record of educational projects of similar nature, working with a learning platform and managing a LMS. Experience in working with international institutions and in multicultural environments will be desirable. If your company would like to contribute to this exciting project which will make a global impact on mobile education, please express an interest and send a proposal (using the document provided as a guide) via In-Tend by Tuesday 14th September 2021. Your proposal should include a brief background information of your company with details of demonstrable experience and skills required to provide the services to a high standard and in a timely fashion. To Express an Interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/ Additional information: Please To Express an Interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc472d31-fefa-4e72-ad6f-75de26c94619 | | 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 | 18 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2021 - 1 Apr 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 3AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 18 Aug 2021 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc472d31-fefa-4e72-ad6f-75de26c94619 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc472d31-fefa-4e72-ad6f-75de26c94619 18th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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