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UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Buyer Address: Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, UKH34, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procure@essex.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
661121.0 GBP
Published
17 Jun 2025, 11:17
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
30 Jun 2025, 23:00
Contract End
30 Jun 2030, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
48000000 - Software package and information systems
Region
n/a
Awarded To
OneAdvanced
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This notice sets out the University of Essex intention to award a contract to OneAdvanced for the provision of Timetabling system. The University has been using the OneAdvanced CMIS software for over 15 years. The system is used to schedule teaching and exams and manage room bookings. The contract will allow ongoing annual license purchases including support and maintenance, and any essential upgrades.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Raw Notice JSON

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