---
title: "University Online Events System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028fc4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-02-03"
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# University Online Events System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028fc4

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to enhance its capacity for virtual events through the procurement of an "University Online Events System." This tender falls within the software package and information systems category, with an emphasis on goods to support urgent university events due to Covid-19 restrictions. The procurement method employed was 'limited', meaning it was awarded without prior publication of a competitive call, highlighting the extreme urgency of the need to facilitate online events. Key details include the award worth £191,316, which was signed on 7th August 2020, indicating the swift response to the evolving event landscape within the university.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for technology firms, particularly those specialising in software systems suited for educational institutions and virtual events. Businesses that can offer scalable online solutions and have experience with large-scale event management will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The university anticipates further tendering for a comprehensive university-wide system, suggesting that firms should be prepared for more substantial engagements in the future as the need for virtual capabilities continues to grow.

## Notice

Urgent requirement for University Events

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University holds a number of large events. Due to Covid, the University had to purchase an online system to allow these events to continue.

Options: As it is unknown the true scale of events and the capabilities of a system. The University may require more licences.

### Procurement Information

The Covid-19 crisis has necessitated the cancellation of all face to face large events activity, therefore requiring us to quickly refocus the majority of our activity online; there is an immediate business need to further develop the capability to deliver large virtual events. The intention is to identify the volume of events required throughout the University and to tender in the future for a University wide system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002158-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £191,316 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTIUM SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2021 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002158-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

## Provenance

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