UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 07/08/2023

External Reference: 2023-565913

FTS Reference: 2023-020412

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Supplies

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

University of Exeter
RC000653
Northcote House
Exeter
EX4 4QH
UK
Contact person: Simon Denton
Telephone: +44 1392723333
E-mail: s.denton@exeter.ac.uk
NUTS code:  UKK -  SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.exeter.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

I.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=70767&B=EXETER
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Identity and Access Management
Reference number:  UOE/2023/055/SD
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

48732000  -  Data security software package
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

Identity and authentication are key elements in how we all interact with IT solutions daily. The aim of this project is to enable a phased rationalisation of all university solutions to a single, effortless, frictionless solution enabling not only staff and students but everyone that helps us deliver Strategy 2030 to have a single way to identify themselves with us.
The Exeter community is used to accessing digital systems with excellent identity and authentication solutions and a new solution must bring the University of Exeter up to date with the latest the market has to offer, enable us to solve business problems, and help us continue to improve our security in line with best practice.
We are gathering information: to help us identify the best solutions for identity and access management on the market, to understand the capabilities that modern identity solutions can provide, and to learn how partners could help us purchase and implement the best possible solution.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48000000  -  Software package and information systems
48730000  -  Security software package
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKK -  SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:  
Exeter
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Identity and authentication are key elements in how we all interact with IT solutions daily. The aim of this project is to enable a phased rationalisation of all university solutions to a single, effortless, frictionless solution enabling not only staff and students but everyone that helps us deliver Strategy 2030 to have a single way to identify themselves with us.
The Exeter community is used to accessing digital systems with excellent identity and authentication solutions and a new solution.
II.2.14)

Additional information

Attached as document
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

30/09/2023

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

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