UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 10/11/2023

External Reference: 2023-522868

FTS Reference: 2023-031162

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=74316&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

Curriculum Management Software
Reference number:  UOE/2023/078/SD
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

48190000  -  Educational software package
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.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
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 250000.00  GBP
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
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

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.
II.2.14)

Additional information

Attached as document
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

19/02/2024

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