--- title: "Placement Management Solution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02959f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02959f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02959f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02959f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER" published: "2021-02-24" --- # Placement Management Solution Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02959f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02959f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02959f.json) ## Summary The University of Ulster is seeking bids for a tender titled "Placement Management Solution," which falls under the IT services sector, specifically in consulting and software development. The procurement process is currently at the active stage, with tenders due by 26 March 2021. This contract, valued at £652,000, is anticipated to last for an initial period of five years, with options for extension for up to 60 months. The submission method includes electronic and written formats, and responses must be directed to the address located in Coleraine, Northern Ireland. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in health science education systems. Companies that can demonstrate the capability to implement scalable and integrated management systems compliant with healthcare regulations will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in facilitating approximately 10,000 student placements annually across various health disciplines, thereby contributing to the growth and innovation in the education sector. ## Notice Student Placement Management Solution ### Lot Information Lot 1 The requirement is for a Placement Management Solution. The system must be a proven hosted and managed solution tailored for the Health Science education market. The system shall be hosted in a scalable environment across a number of schools with the ability to enhance capacity from the initial baseline and it shall be integrated with existing identity management and related systems in the University. The system shall be capable of interfacing with existing teaching and learning solutions through standards-based protocols or offer similar integrated functionality. The placement of students is subject to adherence to regulations from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and General Medical Council (GMC). Each student is required to attain a tailored level of training in order to be accredited by the regulatory body, this includes both range of practice learning experience as well as successful completion of the required number of hours. It is expected that on a yearly basis there will be approximately 10,000 placements across the Faculty, and these should encompass disciplines such as but not limited to nursing, pathology or respiratory physiotherapy. Additional information: The estimated total value stated above in Section II.2.6 includes the initial 5 year contract period and the option to extend the contract for any periods up to and including 60 months. Options: It is anticipated the contract will be for five (5) years initially, with an option to extend for any periods up to and including sixty (60) months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003750-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £652,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER | | Locality | COLERAINE | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT52 1SA | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens | | Local authority | Causeway Coast and Glens | | Electoral ward | University | | Westminster constituency | East Londonderry | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 72230000 - Custom software development services - 72250000 - System and support services - 72260000 - Software-related services ## Release History - 24 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003750-2021 - 23 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003639-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ulster.ac.uk - https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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