--- title: "Modernising our Student Information System (SIS) will play a critical role in enabling digital and operational transformation within the University. The vision for the project is to deliver a modern SIS for a Better University, which reduces institutional risk and enables future transformation. This project will aim to safeguard the University's position through the delivery of a secure SIS, and is required to enable key strategic goals, including introducing greater flexibility in course delivery, optimising processes that impact student retention and academic assessment, and ensuring a personalised student experience. This project will therefore deliver a modern SIS that" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d9e0f1bb-a7bd-4b38-8fb7-df4fe8e1dfb9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9e0f1bb-a7bd-4b38-8fb7-df4fe8e1dfb9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9e0f1bb-a7bd-4b38-8fb7-df4fe8e1dfb9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9e0f1bb-a7bd-4b38-8fb7-df4fe8e1dfb9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX" published: "2022-02-16" --- # Modernising our Student Information System (SIS) will play a critical role in enabling digital and operational transformation within the University. The vision for the project is to deliver a modern SIS for a Better University, which reduces institutional risk and enables future transformation. This project will aim to safeguard the University's position through the delivery of a secure SIS, and is required to enable key strategic goals, including introducing greater flexibility in course delivery, optimising processes that impact student retention and academic assessment, and ensuring a personalised student experience. This project will therefore deliver a modern SIS that Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9e0f1bb-a7bd-4b38-8fb7-df4fe8e1dfb9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d9e0f1bb-a7bd-4b38-8fb7-df4fe8e1dfb9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d9e0f1bb-a7bd-4b38-8fb7-df4fe8e1dfb9.json) ## Summary The University of Sussex is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Modernising our Student Information System (SIS)", aimed at transforming digital and operational frameworks within the institution. Categorised under the software package and information systems industry, this tender is at the tender stage and is set to conclude on 18 March 2022. The procurement method is selective, specifically employing a competitive procedure with negotiation. The successful contractor will be engaged from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2027, and the project is essential for enabling the University to implement strategic goals such as enhancing flexibility in course delivery and optimising student-related processes. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development and information systems. Companies well-suited to compete for this contract may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver innovative, secure, and effective student information solutions. Participation in this project allows businesses to contribute to the higher education sector while leveraging their expertise to meet the University's goals for a modernised SIS. ## Notice Modernising our Student Information System (SIS) will play a critical role in enabling digital and operational transformation within the University. The vision for the project is to deliver a modern SIS for a Better University, which reduces institutional risk and enables future transformation. This project will aim to safeguard the University's position through the delivery of a secure SIS, and is required to enable key strategic goals, including introducing greater flexibility in course delivery, optimising processes that impact student retention and academic assessment, and ensuring a personalised student experience. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca38b2cd-99ed-4797-a381-b5ce64923622 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 | | 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 SUSSEX | | Locality | BRIGHTON | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN1 9RH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove | | Local authority | Brighton and Hove | | Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer | | Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## 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 - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 72212000 - Programming services of application software ## Release History - 16 Feb 2022 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca38b2cd-99ed-4797-a381-b5ce64923622 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca38b2cd-99ed-4797-a381-b5ce64923622 16th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login University of Sussex e-tendering Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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