Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University
Finance Office, Neuadd Reichel, Ffriddoedd Road
Bangor
LL57 2TR
Telephone
+44 1248383533
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL12 - Gwynedd
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0340
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
Maintenance and Support of the Banner Student Information Solution
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Bangor University intends to award a contract to Ellucian to August 2027 for the purchase of Banner software, technology and related services. Ellucian provide fully integrated student administration, admissions and HE software/support.
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: £315,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Ellucian are the software house who have written the Ellucian BANNER Student Record System. Only Ellucian are able to support their own product in terms of releasing upgrades and bug fixes to their own codebase.
Since the system's first installation, Bangor University has made significant investments in its staff, infrastructure, expertise, and capabilities. The Banner products also serve as the foundation for every step of the BU student experience. Owing to the Banner product's deep integration throughout the University's environment, BU plans to award Ellucian a contract through August 2027 in order to preserve a unified and comprehensive approach to the management of business procedures and student administration.
In order to minimise integration costs, maximise the benefits of centralised data management, and give university decision makers incisive business knowledge, the university will also benefit from a unified platform strategy.
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
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
The University has determined that Ellucian's products, services, and support are the only ones that can satisfy its requirements because of the advantages of a fully integrated approach and the embedded use of these technologies, as previously mentioned. Certain characteristics of the necessary software, which are both necessary to meet university standards and capable of guaranteeing compatibility with the university's current systems, are protected by unique intellectual property rights.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 August 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
ELLUCIAN GLOBAL LIMITED
12 New Fetter Lane
London
EC4A1JP
Telephone
+44 7594514369
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £315,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:144127)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
This VEAT notice is alerting the market of the University's intention to award a contract via a sole source procedure. The University intends to award a contract once a 10 day standstill period (commencing on the date of publication of this notice) has ended.