--- title: "2425-65-DTS-YH-PMC - Student Placement System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0588f3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0588f3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0588f3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0588f3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY" published: "2025-09-05" --- # 2425-65-DTS-YH-PMC - Student Placement System Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0588f3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0588f3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0588f3.json) ## Summary Sheffield Hallam University is seeking to engage with market suppliers for the development of a Student Placement System through a Prior Market Consultation (PMC). This initiative, under the planning stage, is focused on the services sector and is classified with CPV codes for educational software and system management packages. The procurement process includes a preliminary engagement phase where interested parties are invited to submit written responses by 8th September 2025. The follow-up discussions with suppliers may occur from 8th to 12th September 2025. Although the contract period is planned from August 2026 to August 2031, the current stage is meant for market engagement and strategy development and does not constitute a formal procurement process. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software, system management, and development services. Companies with the capability to provide robust educational solutions tailored to university settings can leverage this opportunity to establish a long-term relationship with the University. While the PMC does not guarantee a procurement contract, it allows businesses to influence the procurement strategy and prepare for future tenders. Engaging with Sheffield Hallam University at this stage can give businesses a competitive edge in understanding the needs of a public authority under sub-central government classification. ## Notice The University is seeking to engage with the market through a Prior Market Consultation (PMC) to inform the potential future procurement of a Student Placement System. The University is publishing this PMC document to: a) Share information to inform the market of an impending procurement, such that they might make preparations for the tender when it is released. b) Gather information to develop the University's strategy. It is important to note that a PMC is not a call for competition/procurement exercise. Following PMC, the university may decide that a procurement is not the best solution to achieve its required outcomes. It is essential that any organisation participating in the PMC understands that a procurement opportunity is not guaranteed and that its participation is undertaken at its own risk and cost. Details are contained in the document attached and the University requires responses, utilising this form. ### Planning Information The University is conducting a Prior Market Consultation (PMC) to engage with suppliers of Student Placement System. Interested parties are invited to submit written responses via the University's e-procurement portal (In-Tend): https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/Home by 5th September, 2025. Selected suppliers may be invited to participate in follow-up discussions if needed between 8th - 12th September 2025. All communications and clarifications MUST be submitted through In-Tend. Participation in this PMC does not form part of any procurement process at the present. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054463-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2031 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 1WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48190000 - Educational software package - 48781000 - System management software package - 72212190 - Educational software development services ## Release History - 5 Sep 2025 at 19:27 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054463-2025 - 4 Sep 2025 at 09:38 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053806-2025 - 15 Aug 2025 at 12:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049147-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054463-2025 5th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053806-2025 4th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049147-2025 15th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.shu.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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