---
title: "Provision of a Integration Development and Design Contractor for the SIMS Project"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000644936"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2021-02-24"
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# Provision of a Integration Development and Design Contractor for the SIMS Project

Buyer: GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000644936

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## Summary

Glasgow Caledonian University is seeking an Integration Development and Design Contractor for its Student Information Management System (SIMS) project, with a contract value of £59,500. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following the tender which was completed on 17 February 2021. The project, classified under the services category, is located in Glasgow, UK, specifically at 70 Cowcaddens Road, G4 0BA. The procurement method used for this contract was an open procedure, allowing participation from a wide range of suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in integration development and design services, particularly those experienced with enterprise service bus (ESB) technologies and educational system integrations. Companies that are well-suited to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on software development, particularly those that can provide leadership, produce integration designs, and documentation as required by the SIMS project. Engaging with this contract could allow businesses to expand their portfolio and establish a solid relationship with a higher education institution.

## Notice

Requirement for a integration development and design contractor to be responsible for the following for the GCU Student Information Management System (SIMS) project: - Provide leadership and help document appropriate best practice for ESB use - Produce ESB integration designs for release 2 of the SIMS programme - Produce ESB integration designs for iterations/sprints within SIMS release 2 - Document design patterns for use with ESB integrations - Produce code & configuration for ESB integrations - Produce integration documentation and test plans - Produce packaging, release notes for ESB and integration deliverables.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Requirement for a integration development and design contractor to be responsible for the following for the GCU Student Information Management System (SIMS) project: - Provide leadership and help document appropriate best practice for ESB use - Produce ESB integration designs for release 2 of the SIMS programme - Produce ESB integration designs for iterations/sprints within SIMS release 2 - Document design patterns for use with ESB integrations - Produce code & configuration for ESB integrations - Produce integration documentation and test plans - Produce packaging, release notes for ESB and integration deliverables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407795 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0BA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BE-IT RESOURCING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407795

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407795
  Provision of a Integration Development and Design Contractor for the SIMS Project - Requirement for a integration development and design contractor to be responsible for the following for the GCU Student Information Management System (SIMS) project: - Provide leadership and help document appropriate best practice for ESB use - Produce ESB integration designs for release 2 of the SIMS programme - Produce ESB integration designs for iterations/sprints within SIMS release 2 - Document design patterns for use with ESB integrations - Produce code & configuration for ESB integrations - Produce integration documentation and test plans - Produce packaging, release notes for ESB and integration deliverables.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gcu.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000644936

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