Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Exeter
Northcote House
Exeter
EX4 4QH
Contact
Simon Denton
Telephone
+44 1392723333
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK - South West (England)
National registration number
RC000653
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=74316&B=EXETER
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned 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
Curriculum Management Software
Reference number
UOE/2023/078/SD
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48190000 - Educational software package
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
As we diversify learning experiences, increase modes of educational delivery, and seek to transform how we utilise data to support students, enhance their outcomes and improve institutional performance, the University of Exeter is keen to understand what products and partners are leading the ‘Curriculum Management’ market now and into the future.
We are gathering information to enable us to identify potential partners with matching visions and corresponding capabilities to create a future-focused collaborator with whom we can start laying the curriculum management foundations underlying our 2030 vision: “Together we create the possible.”
This Early Market engagement activity is a precursor to a potential procurement exercise to award a contract of between 3 and 5 years for a Curriculum Management solution.
The Early Market engagement activity and associated documentation can be accessed via our eTendering portal; https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=EXETER
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £250,000
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
- UKK - South West (England)
Main site or place of performance
Exeter
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
At the University of Exeter our 2030 strategic vision is to use the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy, and socially just future. To do this we will develop critical, creative, and empowered people through our educational programmes and by creating knowledge, making discoveries, and providing solutions through our research.
Underpinning this strategic mission, our global ambitions, and our resolution to remain at the top of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK universities for student experience, is a recognition that we must lead the sector in our approach to curriculum management.
As we diversify learning experiences, increase modes of educational delivery, and seek to transform how we utilise data to support students, enhance their outcomes and improve institutional performance, the University of Exeter is keen to understand what products and partners are leading the ‘Curriculum Management’ market now and into the future.
We are gathering information to enable us to identify potential partners with matching visions and corresponding capabilities to create a future-focused collaborator with whom we can start laying the curriculum management foundations underlying our 2030 vision: “Together we create the possible.”
This Early Market engagement activity is a precursor to a potential procurement exercise to award a contract of between 3 and 5 years for a Curriculum Management solution.
The Early Market engagement activity can be accessed via our eTendering portal ; https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=EXETER
By logging into the portal if an existing user, or by registering your company details for new users, you will be able to express interest in this opportunity; UOE/2023/078/SD, which will provide access to the associated documentation, allow you to ask questions and ultimately to submit your response prior to the submission deadline of Friday 10th November 2023 at 17:00hrs.
two.2.14) Additional information
Attached as document
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
19 February 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes