Integrated Student Management and Finance Solution
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About this tender
Overview The Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD) is undertaking preliminary market research in relation to an integrated student management and finance solution, on behalf of the TAFE colleges in Western Australia. About DTWD manages the public investment in vocational education and training (VET) delivered by TAFE colleges, private training providers and other service providers within Western Australia. In this capacity, DTWD, on behalf of the TAFE colleges in Western Australia, establishes contracts with software vendors for the supply of commercial off the shelf software packages. Purpose DTWD is considering options for an integrated student management and finance solution and is undertaking this market research to identify and understand contemporary approaches and solutions the market can deliver. Enquiries Technical Contact: Anthony Nocciolino Position: Associate Director ICT TAFE Services Email: anthony.nocciolino@dtwd.wa.gov.au
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