Tenders/Student Record Platform

Student Record Platform

University Of Edinburgh

Published: Aug 6, 2026

Updated: Aug 6, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology and education and training sectors, with a focus on Higher Education. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The University of Edinburgh is undertaking preliminary market engagement to improve our understanding of current and emerging supplier capabilities, products and solutions for a Student Record Platform. The University is interested in student record systems that can integrate with its existing landscape, with the potential to rationalise and simplify the complexity of its current environment. This includes supporting areas such as exceptional circumstances, scholarships and assessment and progression,with the aim of delivering a more streamlined and effective solution. The University currently has contractual arrangements in place for its existing student record system. This engagement forms part of longer-term planning and is intended to improve understanding of how the market is evolving, inform the University's business requirements and support the development of its strategic planning and any future procurement strategy. Please see the attached documentation for further information and details of the documents to be returned by interested suppliers. Responses will be reviewed by the University to inform its understanding of the current market, available technologies and delivery approaches. The information provided will support longer-term planning, strategic planning and, where appropriate, any future procurement strategy. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is issued solely for the purpose of preliminary market engagement. It is not a call for competition and should not be interpreted as a commitment to undertake a procurement exercise or award any contract. Should a procurement be taken forward, it is anticipated that this could take place at any point within the next three to five years. The University welcome participation from all interested suppliers. Participation is voluntary, at each suppliers’ own cost and will not affect any future procurement process.. Interested suppliers should send the requested information to Suzanne Toole, Procurement Manager, suzie.toole@ed.ac.uk by 12 Noon (BST) on 04 September 2026. Suppliers should mark their email with ‘PIN Response “SUPPLIER NAME”– Student Record Platform’.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on August 6, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About University Of Edinburgh

University Of Edinburgh has issued 588 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 27 currently open and 416 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, General Supplies & Services, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by University Of Edinburgh in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Public Contracts Scotland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.