---
title: "Prior Information Notice - Timetabling & Scheduling Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03590b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
published: "2022-08-22"
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# Prior Information Notice - Timetabling & Scheduling Solutions

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03590b

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## Summary

The University of Manchester has released a Prior Information Notice for Timetabling & Scheduling Solutions, aimed at goods under the software package and information systems category. The procurement process, starting in August 2022, involves soft market testing with potential providers to assess supplier interest and develop procurement strategy. Interested parties are required to respond to this market research by 22 September 2022. The University may engage in further discussions with interested suppliers to enhance its understanding of the market and product capabilities.

This tender for Timetabling & Scheduling Solutions by the University of Manchester presents an opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems industry. Companies offering goods within this category and capable of providing innovative solutions are well-suited to participate. The planned procurement process, involving soft market testing and potential further discussions, allows businesses to showcase their expertise and potentially secure contracts with the University.

## 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 September 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 September 2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023286-2022 |
| 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 | 22 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2022 at 12:29 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023286-2022
- 22 Aug 2022 at 10:00 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023237-2022
- 5 Aug 2022 at 07:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021492-2022
- 4 Aug 2022 at 14:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021455-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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