Published date: 24 May 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 24 June 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Calculating and accounting machines - 30140000

  • Smart cards - 30162000

  • Various office equipment and supplies - 30190000

    • Personal computers - 30213000

    • Transaction-processing software package - 48217000

    • Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 79900000

Location of contract

SR1 3SD

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

UoS/Student Bursary Online Solution/0319

Published date

24 May 2019

Closing date

24 June 2019

Contract start date

1 September 2019

Contract end date

31 August 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The University of Sunderland is looking to engage with a provider of a Student Bursary Online Store Solution to support and enhance the student experience and achieve success in their studies.

The students will procure (using their bursary) relevant learning materials, through the use of a one stop shop solution, using an online website and smart card technology. Including printed books, ebooks, equipment, stationery, IT equipment, and other associated student related requirements including for example University internal services and products. Additionally students, etc will be able to top us with additional personal funds (if required).

Spend is estimated at £500,000 GBP per annum (there are no guarantees on spend level), we reserve the right to spend a further 50% of the anticipated spend subject to changes to requirements across the University for the duration of the award.

The appointed supplier will be required to attend open events, fresher fayres, etc, provide an online store solution, marketing material, and smart card/online access, along with excellent customer service, management information and delivery of goods direct to the students.

An initial 2 year contract, with the possible extension of a further 2 years, commencing approximately September 2019.

More information

Links

Additional text

Applications and Expressions of Interest strictly via the University of Sunderland In-Tend Portal:-

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Andrea Brook

Address

City Campus
Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
United Kingdom

Telephone

0191 515 2851

Email

andrea.brook@sunderland.ac.uk

Website

http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/