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title: "999 - Contract Management System (Preliminary Market Consultation)"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
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# 999 - Contract Management System (Preliminary Market Consultation)

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdabdac8-1bbf-41b8-ab04-54ef9b22af55

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## Summary

The Aston University is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the development of a Contract Management System. The purpose of this Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) is to gather input from potential suppliers to understand how the university can effectively monitor, manage, and control its contracts. The PMC aims to assess market interest and approaches to inform future procurement specifications. The engagement end date for this process is set for April 26, 2024. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 48000000 for Software package and information systems, with a contract value of £50,000 (GBP). Aston University is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and the procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender opportunity for the Contract Management System at Aston University presents a chance for software and information systems suppliers to showcase their expertise in contract monitoring and management. Businesses with experience in providing systems for KPIs, SLAs, supplier compliance, and contract document management could find this opportunity particularly relevant. The university's interest in understanding market responses and potential approaches indicates a collaborative procurement process that values industry input and innovation. Suppliers interested in partnering with educational institutions for software solutions tailored to contract management may find this opportunity aligns with their expertise and capabilities, potentially leading to business growth through successful contract delivery.

## Notice

The purpose of this PMC is to seek input from potential suppliers within the market, to establish how Aston University may use a Contract Management System to monitor; manage and control its existing and future contracts. The PMC will provide an opportunity for Aston University to obtain an insight into how potential suppliers might approach the delivery of this product/service and gain an understanding into the likely level of interest from the market. The intention is to review the responses from the market, to support the development of any future specifications or requirements. Proprietary information will not be included from individual respondents. At present, the Procurement Team maintains a contract register in an Access Database. This has been created internally, and whilst this enables Procurement to monitor contracts it has sourced, it has limited functionality in relation to KPIs; SLAs; supplier compliance; sharing of contract documentation and notifications of contract expiry and extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70a05987-82b4-436a-98d4-3caf7ec1fc3d |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 4UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2024 at 15:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70a05987-82b4-436a-98d4-3caf7ec1fc3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70a05987-82b4-436a-98d4-3caf7ec1fc3d
  16th April 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=71665496-05fc-ee11-812a-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

## Provenance

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