--- title: "Soft Market Testing: Student Information Systems" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f938" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f938" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f938.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f938.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2021-11-23" --- # Soft Market Testing: Student Information Systems Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f938 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02f938) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02f938.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton is currently in the planning stage of a soft market testing exercise for its Student Information Systems. This exercise aims to explore various options to enhance the current system, which serves as the primary hub for student information. Interested organisations are encouraged to register on the In-Tend electronic tendering tool to access relevant documentation. The deadline for submitting completed questionnaires and requests to participate in the soft market testing event is set for 12:00 (Noon) on 5th January 2022. The project has an indicative value of approximately £15,000,000 and falls under the category of software package and information systems within the education sector, taking place in Southampton, UK. Businesses that specialise in software development, particularly those with experience in student information systems and educational technologies, will find this opportunity particularly relevant. The soft market testing will allow these companies to showcase their solutions, contribute insights, and potentially shape future procurement processes. This engagement is aimed at identifying effective service models, including on-premises, managed cloud, and SaaS solutions, providing a significant opportunity for growth and collaboration in the education sector. ## Notice The University of Southampton is currently exploring a range of options to enhance the current and future state of its student information system. The current system acts as the primary source and hub of student information. Whilst the system has proven to be resilient and robust, it has over time been significantly modified to meet the stakeholder and compliance needs, as a consequence the bespoke technical developments no longer enable the delivery of transformation at the speed, agility and user experience Southampton University stakeholders expect. The University is engaging with the market to explore all service model options that may be available and interested parties are invited to attend a Soft Market Testing event. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of Southampton is currently exploring a range of options to enhance the current and future state of its Student Information System (SIS). The current system acts as the primary source and hub of student information. Whilst the system has proven to be resilient and robust, it has over time been significantly modified to meet the stakeholder and compliance needs, as a consequence the bespoke technical developments no longer enable the delivery of transformation at the speed, agility and user experience Southampton University stakeholders expect. This project aims to assess what software and delivery models are available in the market to assist in building a long term strategy for the SIS. The University is keen to explore on-prem, managed cloud and SaaS solutions to enable a complete view of what is available. An indicative value of this project is in the region of PS15,000,000 The University is keen to explore all options that may be available in the marketplace and interested parties are invited to complete and return a questionnaire and attend a Soft Market Testing event to demonstrate their systems. The deadline for the receipt of completed questionnaires and requests to attend a Soft Market Testing event is 12:00 (Noon) 5th January 2022. Information received as part of this soft market testing exercise shall be used to help shape the University's final strategy and scope of any resulting procurement process. Please Note: The University is conducting this soft market testing exercise to allow interested parties, with appropriate experience, to outline their views and provide impartial information to the University with no commitment to themselves or the University. This is not a call for competition at this stage. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029129-2021 | | 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 | 23 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Jun 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO17 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Portswood | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Test | | Delivery location | TLJ32 Southampton | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48100000 - Industry specific software package ## Release History - 23 Nov 2021 at 11:20 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029129-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.soton.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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