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title: "Board Management Software - Early Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c2b0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2024-12-05"
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# Board Management Software - Early Market Engagement

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c2b0

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is initiating a public procurement process for a Board Management Software through an Early Market Engagement exercise. This initiative focuses on the "Software package and information systems" industry category and aims to support the University's senior governance committees such as the University Executive Board, Senate, and Council. Located in Exeter, within the UKK4 region, the procurement process is currently at the planning stage with preliminary activities scheduled, including a future notice expected by 31 January 2025. This tender seeks responses from prospective suppliers interested in shaping the eventual formal tender process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in secure digital solutions for document management and annotation. Companies that offer mature software packages capable of supporting high-level governance needs within educational institutions will find this engagement particularly beneficial. SMEs and larger enterprises with innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency in committee management and governance processes are well-suited to compete in this tender, enabling them to establish or expand their footprint within the education sector. The University of Exeter's commitment to sustainable, healthy, and socially just practices further accentuates the value alignment potential for participating businesses.

## Notice

To facilitate the effective management of a number of senior committee meetings the University utilises a board portal software so that meeting participants can access, comment and annotate documents via a secure digital solution

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Exeter is seeking responses from prospective suppliers of a Board Management solution as part of an Early Market Engagement exercise prior to any resultant formal tender process. At the University of Exeter our 2030 strategic purpose is to use the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future. Key to the successful delivery of Strategy 2030 is ensuring the University's governance is efficient and effective. The Committee Secretariat and UEB support teams are responsible for the smooth operation of the University's senior governance committees and providing professional secretarial support to these, including: University Executive Board (UEB), Senate and Council. To facilitate the effective management of a number of senior committee meetings the University utilises a board portal software so that meeting participants can access, comment and annotate documents via a secure digital solution Additional information: Attached as document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039294-2024 |
| 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 | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 15:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039294-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=87678&B=EXETER
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

## Provenance

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