--- title: "Academic Workload Planning systems support - Expressions of Interest invited" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f823865b-bca4-4bcf-b6d4-59615356d2d7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f823865b-bca4-4bcf-b6d4-59615356d2d7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f823865b-bca4-4bcf-b6d4-59615356d2d7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f823865b-bca4-4bcf-b6d4-59615356d2d7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-06-21" --- # Academic Workload Planning systems support - Expressions of Interest invited Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f823865b-bca4-4bcf-b6d4-59615356d2d7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f823865b-bca4-4bcf-b6d4-59615356d2d7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f823865b-bca4-4bcf-b6d4-59615356d2d7.json) ## Summary Lancaster University is currently conducting a tender process under the title "Academic Workload Planning systems support - Expressions of Interest invited". This process falls within the miscellaneous software package and computer systems industry category, specifically focusing on improving departmental academic workload planning. The tender period is set to conclude on 5th July 2019, with the contract envisaged to run from 1st September 2019 to 1st September 2020. This procurement is being managed through an open procedure, and expressions of interest are sought to explore suitable software solutions that align with the requirements of the annual TRAC submission. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software systems, particularly those offering solutions related to time accounting, human resources software, and enterprise resource planning. Companies with expertise in developing and implementing tailored software that meets educational institutions' specific needs will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. Moreover, businesses with a robust understanding of academic workload compliance standards and the TRAC requirements will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. ## Notice Departmental academic workload planning at Lancaster has to date been supported by a variety of locally constructed excel-based models. A recent internal audit report has recommended exploring a more structured approach including the option of centralised software to support the process in a way that is also compliant with the requirements of the annual TRAC (Transparent Approach to Costing) submission to the Office for Students. The primary objective of this tender is to find a supplier to consider the availability and appropriateness of a software system to support academic workload planning for each academic department using consistent underlying principles but allowing for flexibility for necessary variation. Implementation support and guidance would also be required to ensure maximum benefit could be obtained by departments whilst ensuring compliance with the University's workload principles and compliance with TRAC requirements. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e0643b-7d7e-433b-af73-30963d98ac08 | | 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 | 21 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 1 Sep 2020 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package - 48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package - 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems ## Release History - 21 Jun 2019 at 13:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e0643b-7d7e-433b-af73-30963d98ac08 - 21 Jun 2019 at 13:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e0643b-7d7e-433b-af73-30963d98ac08 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92e0643b-7d7e-433b-af73-30963d98ac08 21st June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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