Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf5-7673-73c6-8c54-f32cf6579810/provision-of-a-careers-system closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of a Careers System [University of Southampton](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-southampton) Estimated value £25,000 to £100,000 Published 23 Apr 2015 Deadline Closed 6 May 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University of Southampton (University) has a requirement to procure an off the shelf Careers software package. The Student Services/Career Destination teams handle an average of 13,502 queries each month and perform a variety of functions which require purchase of new software support. The chosen solution will allow Career Destinations to work with a professional, modern, fit for purpose system which requires minimal adaptation prior to roll out. The new system will provide the University with a tool to deliver streamlined, efficient and professional interactions to both Students and Employers. The delivered solution will facilitate a one stop shop for employability that enables a synergy of employability initiatives from across the University. By providing Students and Employers with a predominantly automated service, users will be empowered to take ownership for development of their own opportunities. Under no circumstances whatsoever will the University of Southampton be liable for or pay any expenses or costs which may be incurred (whether directly or indirectly) by the tenderer in the preparation or submission of their tender proposal. In evaluating the tender, the University will seek the most economically advantageous offers in terms of the criteria listed below: ### Description Percentage Mandatory requirements Pass/fail Supplementary information 10 ### Functional requirements 35 Non-functional requirements 25 Live demonstration 10 ### Pricing 20 Bidders wishing to participate in this tender will need to ensure they have uploaded their response onto the Intend Portal by 12:00 Noon on 06 May 2014. Please note the University will be closed on 05 May 2014. Additional information: This tender will be conducted electronically and tender documents can be downloaded from the web portal (Intend) [in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton). If you are not already registered as a supplier with the In-tend Portal, you will need to register before accessing the tender documents. if you are not an existing supplier to the University, please complete and upload the Health and Safety New Supplier documentation which is attached to the stage along with the tender document. Once you have logged in as a supplier, click on current tenders and locate the tender documents by clicking on 14/PROF/110a. Further instructions for the submission of tender are below. (Please note, to preserve the integrity of the tendering procedure, all queries must made be via In-Tend). To submit your return, please follow the instructions below: - Log In - My Tenders - View Tender Details - View Documents - Browse and Upload each part of your return (or Zip File) - Once ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the - My Documents for Return - use - Submit My Return -. You are only permitted to submit once. Under no circumstances whatsoever will the University of Southampton be liable for or pay any expenses or costs which may be incurred (whether directly or indirectly) by the tenderer in the preparation or submission of their tender proposal. In evaluating the tender, the University will seek the most economically advantageous offers in terms of the criteria listed below: ### Description Percentage Mandatory requirements Pass/fail Supplementary information 10 ### Functional requirements 35 Non-functional requirements 25 Live demonstration 10 ### Pricing 20 ### Delivery Notes Expressions of Interest must be by way of completion and return of the Invitation to Tender and the additional documents requested within the document via the University`s e-tendering system Intend as above by noon on 06 May 2015. It is currently anticipated that the selected solution will Go - Live during August 2015 - The University reserves the right to change this date at its sole discretion. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Software package and information systems Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5335472e-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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