Database-management system

Tender description

The University of Sheffield has completed a tender for a Student System package, no further expressions of interest can be accepted. The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Departments of Student Services, Corporate Information and Computing Services and other academic and professional departments for an Integrated Student System. This tender process is being conducted via the Competitive Dialogue Procedure. The first stage of this process is a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ), the closing date for return of PQQs is Wednesday 7.10.2015 at 12:00 noon (UK time) A minimum of 3 bidders will be taken through following the PQQ stage, to be invited to take part in the dialogue phase which will commence with the Invitation To Participate in Dialogue stage 1 (ITPD1). In line with Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the ITPD1 documentation is included at this initial stage — this is for the purpose of potential suppliers being able to assess the requirements of the University and therefore make an informed decision on whether or not to submit a PQQ. Please do not complete the ITPD1 document before being invited to do so — suppliers who are successfully taken forward from the PQQ stage will be invited to take part in the Dialogue stage 1 (ITPD1), and the document will be reissued at that stage. Background Summary: The Student Systems Project, endorsed by the University Executive Board (UEB), is looking at how we can improve our student systems and processes. The project is focussed on developing a system which will have the potential to transform service provision, simplify processes, support new activities, provide improved reporting tools and deliver potential new features and functions, thus bringing multiple benefits for students and staff. The University expects the integrated student system to be able to cater for all student types, i.e. undergraduate, taught postgraduate, research postgraduate, distance learning students, visiting and exchange students, and students on other types of flexible programme and short courses. Functional areas include, but may not be limited to: Enquiry and Recruitment; Application and Admission; Registration (i.e. Enrolment); Student Records Administration; Student Finance; Student Progress and Support; Student Development; Assessment, Progression and Award; Graduation; Alumni; Research Student Administration; Curriculum Management; Statutory Compliance/Reporting; Reporting and Management Information; Identity/Access Management; Integration to other systems (including but not limited to systems such as: Virtual Learning Environment; Timetabling; Finance; Library; Student Accommodation). There is no administration charge applicable to this tender.