---
title: "Soft Market Test - Student Information Systems and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b544"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-05-26"
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# Soft Market Test - Student Information Systems and Associated Services

Buyer: BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b544

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## Summary

Bishop Grosseteste University is planning a soft market test for the "Student Information Systems and Associated Services" tender. This initiative falls under the goods procurement category, specifically related to software packages and information systems. Located in Lincolnshire, UK, the tender is currently in the planning stage, with expressions of interest being accepted until 11 June 2021. The university aims to explore options for the replacement of its automated student information and records management systems, and interested parties should contact Michael Hunt at Michael.Hunt@Bishopg.ac.uk for further details.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, educational technology, and information systems. Companies that can offer innovative solutions or services in these areas are well-suited to respond to the soft market test. By engaging in this process, businesses can contribute to the future procurement decisions at Bishop Grosseteste University, potentially securing contracts that will enhance their service offerings within the higher education sector.

## Notice

This is not a call for competition but is a soft market test aimed at gathering information helping to understand further the markets and to inform our specification and potential contracting model. Bishop Grosseteste University is currently exploring a range of options for replacement of its automated student information, records, and curriculum management systems. The University is keen to explore all options currently in the marketplace and is requesting expressions of interest to help inform a potential future procurement. The outline business requirements are included in two project briefs which along with the RFI and NDA will after receipt of an expression of interest be forwarded, Expressions of interest should be by e mail to Michael.Hunt@Bishopg.ac.uk to be received no later than 11 June 2021.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A future procurement might comprise of two (2) Lots. Additional information: The outline business requirements are included in two project briefs which along with the RFI and NDA will after receipt of an expressions of interest be forwarded, Expressions of interest should be by e mail to Michael.Hunt@Bishopg.ac.uk to be received no later than 11 June 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011730-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 3DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Minster |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 May 2021 at 13:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011730-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bishopg.ac.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=596799437
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## Provenance

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