---
title: "Student Engagement Platform - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000611165"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2020-01-23"
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# Student Engagement Platform - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000611165

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Student Engagement Platform" was conducted by the University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. This award notice, dated 17 January 2020, signifies the completion of a tender under the open procurement method. The procurement falls under the education category, with a total contract value of £96,000. The University sought a specific solution developed by Unibuddy, which integrates with UCAS, justifying the sole supplier selection as competition was deemed absent for technical reasons.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology and student engagement solutions, particularly those that can demonstrate compatibility with UCAS systems. Suppliers that are able to meet the technical requirements outlined in the tender will find a niche market, as the procurement process indicated a unique need with limited competition. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well positioned to respond to such targeted procurement opportunities, especially those with innovative solutions tailored to higher education institutions.

## Notice

AWARD NOTICE. Purchase of Unibuddy Student Engagement Platform which was developed in conjunction with UCAS. Almost all of the University's undergraduate applications are submitted via UCAS. Only Unibuddy can provide our student and potential students with this facility and no other company has the facility for UCAS integration. Sole supplier justification made under chapter 2, section 3 and procedure 33 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator - competition is absent for technical reasons.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE. Purchase of Unibuddy Student Engagement Platform which was developed in conjunction with UCAS. Almost all of the University's undergraduate applications are submitted via UCAS. Only Unibuddy can provide our student and potential students with this facility and no other company has the facility for UCAS integration. Sole supplier justification made under chapter 2, section 3 and procedure 33 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator - competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378265 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £96,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIBUDDY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378265

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378265
  Student Engagement Platform - University of Aberdeen - AWARD NOTICE. Purchase of Unibuddy Student Engagement Platform which was developed in conjunction with UCAS. Almost all of the University's undergraduate applications are submitted via UCAS. Only Unibuddy can provide our student and potential students with this facility and no other company has the facility for UCAS integration. Sole supplier justification made under chapter 2, section 3 and procedure 33 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator - competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000611165

## Provenance

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