Provision of a Careers System

Tender description

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.