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Timetabling and Scheduling System
Bournemouth University · Education
In brief
Bournemouth University has announced plans to buy IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The notice does not state a value.
The contract runs for 3 years, starting 1 August 2028.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for IT and software contracts in this region (from 113 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
Bournemouth University (“BU” or the “University”) requires the services of a supplier for supply and implementation of a comprehensive Timetabling and Scheduling Solution, which is innovative, scalable, and user-friendly. The new system should cater to the unique requirements of higher education institutions, ensuring compliance with relevant SaaS data security and accessibility regulations.
The key objectives of the solution are to:
• Prioritise the enhancement of student experience and wellbeing.
• Improve data management and reporting.
• Ensure a seamless transition with minimal disruption.
• Extend access to devolved users for specified tasks.
• Offer robust integration with existing systems using modern integration mechanisms such as secure, standards-based APIs.
• Achieve condensed timetables to attract students who commute or work around their studies.
• Accommodate teaching staff with part-time hours and other approved restrictions.
The new solution should not only meet all current functional needs but also provide the flexibility to rapidly adapt to future changes in BU’s curriculum and delivery approach.
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 005265-2026
About the buyer
Bournemouth UniversityLast 12 months
Procurements
24Awards
16Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
- Hedway Group Limited2 contracts
- Higher Futures Ltd1 contract
- Inspired Energy Solutions Limited1 contract
- Jisc Services Limited1 contract
- Ricoh UK Ltd1 contract
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From notice 005265-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 21 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.