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title: "The Provision of InPlace Placement Software and Associated Services"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# The Provision of InPlace Placement Software and Associated Services

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e924293d-9c12-4fae-9024-47e695f1629f

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a tender for "The Provision of InPlace Placement Software and Associated Services," aiming to enhance its existing web-based solution connecting students with the workplace. This procurement falls under the category of industry-specific software packages and was valued at £55,582. The tender period ended on 25th July 2017, with the contract awarded to Quantum IT Europe Ltd, commencing on 18th August 2017 and concluding on 17th August 2018. The procurement method was classified as 'Other', reflecting a tailored approach to meet the university's operational needs.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the educational technology sector. Companies with expertise in developing and providing software solutions, especially those relating to placement services or student engagement platforms, would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future contracts. The completion of this contract may also open avenues for further collaboration with higher education institutions seeking innovation in their digital offerings.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham currently uses InPlace, a web-based solution that connects students with the workplace. This contract is for additional functionality to enhance the existing service and ensure continuity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1325a6b7-e1a9-4cd8-9de1-201cf153e5f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2017 - 17 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,582 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,582 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUANTUM IT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2017 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1325a6b7-e1a9-4cd8-9de1-201cf153e5f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1325a6b7-e1a9-4cd8-9de1-201cf153e5f5
  21st August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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