Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
Contact
Claire Gunton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield
Buyer's address
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
Placement Management Solution (Higher Education)
Reference number
HUD-CLS-040
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Huddersfield intends to implement a single system for student placement management. There are several systems already in use across the institution which will be replaced by the single procured solution. The single system will achieve the following outcomes: - Replace manual placement activity with a systemised process- Deliver a business-wide solution using a centralised system- Deliver operational dashboards to facilitate day to day placement management Implementation of a university wide placement management system to increase the efficiency of the administration of placement opportunities. The following objectives have been identified: - Procurement of a suitable commercial off the shelf (COTS) placement system developed for higher education usage - Development, customisation, and implementation of the system in a phased rollout - Support a standardised process for placement management across the University which includes automating parts of the process
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £600,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Huddersfield intends to implement a single system for student placement management. There are several systems already in use across the institution which will be replaced by the single procured solution. The single system will achieve the following outcomes: - Replace manual placement activity with a systemised process- Deliver a business-wide solution using a centralised system- Deliver operational dashboards to facilitate day to day placement management Implementation of a university wide placement management system to increase the efficiency of the administration of placement opportunities. The following objectives have been identified: - Procurement of a suitable commercial off the shelf (COTS) placement system developed for higher education usage - Development, customisation, and implementation of the system in a phased rollout - Support a standardised process for placement management across the University which includes automating parts of the process
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-008911
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Lot No
1
Title
Placement Management Solution (Higher Education)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29 March 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
QuantumIT Europe Limited
Suite 1120, 3 Piccadilly Place
Manchester
M1 3BN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £600,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £550,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
Country
United Kingdom