Scope
Reference
2526-01-DTS-SS-YH
Description
The University seeks to procure a single, integrated Student Placement System to manage the full placement lifecycle, streamline processes, and reduce reliance on fragmented systems.
Total value (estimated)
- £310,000 excluding VAT
- £372,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 July 2026 to 26 July 2029
- Possible extension to 26 July 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
7 years in total (3years term plus 2x 24 months extension period)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
25 May 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 July 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
The University will run this procurement using the Competitive Flexible Procedure. This would include a 2 stage tendering rounds, during which the number of participating suppliers may be reduced based on the published criteria.
Suppliers must follow all instructions issued at each stage of the process and submit all required information. Suppliers not selected to progress at any stage will be excluded from the competition.
Contracting authority
Sheffield Hallam University
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10005790
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVMW-4512-JZYY
City Campus
Sheffield
S1 1WB
United Kingdom
Email: strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
Website: http://www.shu.ac.uk
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government