--- title: "Student Records System and associated systems, architecture consultancy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef680cb6-2f01-45c2-98d5-7f76b77233b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef680cb6-2f01-45c2-98d5-7f76b77233b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef680cb6-2f01-45c2-98d5-7f76b77233b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef680cb6-2f01-45c2-98d5-7f76b77233b9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-08-13" --- # Student Records System and associated systems, architecture consultancy Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef680cb6-2f01-45c2-98d5-7f76b77233b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef680cb6-2f01-45c2-98d5-7f76b77233b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef680cb6-2f01-45c2-98d5-7f76b77233b9.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Lancaster University for the project titled "Student Records System and associated systems, architecture consultancy." This procurement falls under the IT services category and is situated in Lancaster, North West England. Currently in the tender stage, the opportunity was published on 13th August 2021, with a submission deadline set for 8th September 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for businesses looking to engage in consultancy services within the higher education sector, with a total contract value estimated at £80,000. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, particularly those experienced in system architecture and microservices. Companies that can analyse and enhance existing systems, and have a proven track record in working with educational institutions, will be well-positioned to compete. With the expected workload spanning 4-6 weeks, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply as they may find a welcoming environment to showcase their capabilities for this project. ## Notice Lancaster University Student Records System (LUSI) is an in-house developed system, produced over many years and covering core, and not so core, aspects of the higher education academic model. It currently consists of a legacy, but still actively developed desktop app written in .net (c#, MSSQL) with windows integrated security. In addition, a more recent set of separate web applications written in Angular with token-based authentication and containerised .net core APIs which communicate with the same common MSSQL database that the desktop application uses. We seek to move to an online only model with a domain-based architecture based more on microservices. We are looking for a consultant that can work with our senior development team to analyse the current architecture, report on its suitability, design an ideal model and set out the steps we need to take to move towards it. This includes, but may not be limited to the database architecture, API and middleware, the security model, the use and customisation of frameworks and the UX / UI tools used. We anticipate a total of 4-6 weeks work. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf2d2d3-32b9-461b-9e77-0ecaaf063bf1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 29 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASTER | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA1 4YW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | TLD North West (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 - 13 Aug 2021 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf2d2d3-32b9-461b-9e77-0ecaaf063bf1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf2d2d3-32b9-461b-9e77-0ecaaf063bf1 13th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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