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title: "Prior Information Notice - Timetabling and Scheduling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035903"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
published: "2022-08-04"
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# Prior Information Notice - Timetabling and Scheduling

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035903

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is initiating a procurement process for Timetabling and Scheduling solutions, with a focus on software packages and information systems. This tender is currently in the planned stage, and responses to a market research questionnaire are due by 22nd September 2022. The procurement exercise began in August 2022, and aims to gauge supplier interest and refine the university's procurement strategy. The primary contact for this process is located at John Owens Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, with further details available on the university's procurement website.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in educational software or information systems, especially those that can provide innovative timetabling and scheduling solutions. Companies interested in competing should be prepared to engage in discussions during the soft market testing phase, which could lead to fruitful partnerships with the University of Manchester. This is particularly relevant for suppliers looking to expand their footprint in the education sector, leveraging the university's reputation and connections.

## Notice

The University plans to undertake a procurement exercise starting in August 2022 for the provision of Timetabling & Scheduling solutions. As part of this procurement exercise, we are undertaking soft market testing with potential providers. This market research enquiry is in the form of a questionnaire and the responses received will assist the University ascertain supplier level interest and further develop its requirements and procurement strategy for this initiative. The University may also undertake further discussions with suppliers who have expressed an interest to develop its understanding of the supply market and product capability. Response to this market research by 22 August 2022

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University plans to undertake a procurement exercise starting in August 2022 for the provision of Timetabling & Scheduling solutions. As part of this procurement exercise, we are undertaking soft market testing with potential providers. This market research enquiry is in the form of a questionnaire and the responses received will assist the University ascertain supplier level interest and further develop its requirements and procurement strategy for this initiative. The University may also undertake further discussions with suppliers who have expressed an interest to develop its understanding of the supply market and product capability. Response to this market research by 22 August 2022 Additional information: Additional Information on how to apply: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021452-2022 |
| 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, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2023 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2022 at 14:48 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021452-2022
- 4 Aug 2022 at 14:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021443-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/
- https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/procurement/

## Provenance

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