Published date: 9 January 2023
Last edited date: 23 January 2023
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
Systems and technical consultancy services - 72220000
Computer support and consultancy services - 72600000
Location of contract
South East
Value of contract
£250,000 to £500,000
Procurement reference
2022UoS-0605
Published date
9 January 2023
Closing date
8 February 2023
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
28 February 2023
Contract end date
27 February 2025
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?
No
Description
The University has launched its new Strategy with a core purpose to inspire the remarkable and a commitment to excellence in all that we do.
Further information can be found at: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/about/strategy.
A core characteristic of our of Strategy is the Triple Helix approach, by strengthening and increasing the links between our activities our Triple Helix approach will achieve greater impact and accelerate new ways to tackle the world's most complex problems.
It has been clearly acknowledged that digital development and a new approach to this element of our work will be key enabler of our goals. Our intention is to deliver a step change in digital transformation across the University, enabling our reach and impact to be extended. Our digital infrastructures are a vital component in realising our ambitions.
Relatedly, we are in the process of developing an Organisational Excellence Strategic Plan. The work to date on this plan has confirmed the need to enhance our digital infrastructure and deliver services that are digitally leading-edge with a human face.
More information
Additional text
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E-Tendering Portal: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool:
In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home to manage this procurement and to communicate with potential suppliers and/or tenderers (as appropriate).
All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from In-Tend.
Potential suppliers/tenderers are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued and all communications with the University, including the submission of Selection Stage
and/or Invitation to Tender responses will be conducted via In-Tend.
Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the potential supplier/tenderer.
If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the procurement documentation.
Once you have logged in as a supplier: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen, you will be able to register your organisation against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'.
Potential suppliers/tenderers are advised that formal expressions of interest in the project must be by way of completion and return of the relevant documents via In-Tend.
Further instructions for the submission of responses:
To submit your return:
1. Log in
2. Click 'Tenders'
3. Locate the relevant project
4. View details
5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. 'Invitation to Tender')
6. Click on the 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return.
7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the 'My Tender Return' panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return.
8. Click the red 'Submit Return' button.
Please note, to preserve the integrity of the procurement, all communications with the University must be made via the correspondence function within In-Tend.
Publication of Award Details: In accordance with Regulation 50, paragraph (2) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and subject to Article 5 and Annex 5, Part D (13) of Directive
2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (if applicable), the University intends to publish the value of any resulting contract at the award stage, and reserves the
right to do so. By submitting a response, potential suppliers/tenderers are consenting to publication of this information unless otherwise agreed in advance with the University.
Costs and Expenses: Potential suppliers/tenderers are solely responsible for their costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation and submission of responses and participation in this and all future stages of this procurement. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs or expenses borne by potential suppliers/tenderers or any of their supply chain, partners or advisers in this procurement process.
About the buyer
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BUILDING 37, HIGHFIELD CAMPUS, UNIVERSITY ROAD
SOUTHAMPTON
SO17 1BJ
England
Telephone
02380595000
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