Virtual Large Events Platform

Tender description

Virtual Event Software for Large Events undertaken by business units across the University Awarded under Reg 6(4)(b) For the purchase of additional goods, where the University would have compatibility issues or disproportionate technical difficulties in purchasing from a party other than original supplier Justification: The large events platform market is evolving at a rapid rate, driven by the urgent and global need to run virtual (and then hybrid) events across all industries. The University will only be in a position to write a comprehensive and accurate set of requirements once we have gained sufficient experience in setting up and running virtual and hybrid events. Any statement of requirements written now would not be a reliable indicator of the functionality required in 2-3 years' time. As such, changing from the original supplier at this time would cause disproportionate technical difficulties and could result in substantive duplication of time and resource in undertaking multiple short term contracts. A Hybrid and Online Conferences project team has been assembled and is currently collating University wide requirements & undertaking market research/engagement. It is the intention to go to market within the next 12-18 months.