Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Aberdeen
University Office, King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Events Management System Software, Incuding a Virtual/Hybrid Conferencing Platform
Reference number
AU22/07
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This is an invitation to submit a proposal for Events Management System (EMS) Software solution, including a Virtual/Hybrid Conferencing Platform, to underpin the events portfolio across the university.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is an invitation to submit a proposal for Events Management System (EMS) Software solution, including a Virtual/Hybrid Conferencing Platform, to underpin the events portfolio across the university.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Abstract Submission and Review / Weighting: 7
Quality criterion - Name: Accessibility/Compliance / Weighting: 2
Quality criterion - Name: Administration/Programming / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Alerts / Weighting: 2
Quality criterion - Name: App / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Branding / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Dashboard / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Data Transfer & Ownership / Weighting: 2.5
Quality criterion - Name: Evaluation / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: General / Weighting: 0.5
Quality criterion - Name: Keynote Speakers / Weighting: 2
Quality criterion - Name: Registration / Weighting: 7
Quality criterion - Name: Reporting and Analytics / Weighting: 3
Quality criterion - Name: Virtual/Hybrid Delivery / Weighting: 7
Quality criterion - Name: Finance / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Project Management & Implementation / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Training & Documentation / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Support, Performance & SLA / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Demonstration / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 25
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 x optional 1 year extensions by mutual agreement following acceptable performance levels as outlined in the agreed KPI’s in the contract
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
6 June 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
6 June 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 21275. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
(SC Ref:691888)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Aberdeen Sheriff Court
Aberdeen
Country
United Kingdom