Published date: 22 August 2018

This notice was replaced on 9 April 2019

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 9 April 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.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Educational software package - 48190000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£350,000

Procurement reference

ITP18-06

Published date

22 August 2018

Closing date

24 September 2018

Contract start date

29 October 2018

Contract end date

28 October 2023

Contract type

Supply 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?

No

Description

A high quality experience during the application process is essential to maximise UCLan's ability to recruit and convert quality applicants.
As part of the University's commitment to the improvements of the applicant experience, a project has been established to ensure high quality communication and engagement with applicants, as well as developing appropriate presentation and access to a suite of services supporting the application process.
The project will ensure the applicant experience aligns with the University Brand, presenting UCLan as a professional, innovative and dynamic university.
It is envisaged that this project will improve applicant conversion, enabling UCLan to at least sustain its current size, following the 2020/21 recruitment cycle.
Recruitment is an important strategic priority for the university. Successful suppliers will need to provide assurances that a full solution will begin to be implemented from the award date of 29.10.2018, followed by a phased roll out from to ensure a timely implementation.
It is imperative that the Recruitment and Partnership Service can manage and configure the portals, application forms and communications for ongoing continual improvement without the reliance on IT specialists or the suppliers.

The University is open to receiving Tenders from providers of COTS (Commercial off the Shelf) solutions with a proven track record of successfully implementing systems in the HE sector. Flexibility can be via customisation but via configuration is preferred. In addition, the University is open to tenders that utilise current systems for aspects of delivery of a solution, however there is a preference for a single system to manage all the requirements listed.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Brett Dixon

Address

University Of Central Lancashire
PRESTON
PR12TQ
England

Telephone

01772 893174

Email

etenders@uclan.ac.uk