Award

Purchase of Student Engagement Platform

BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON

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Award

02 Aug 2024 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

Brunel University London has successfully completed a procurement process for a student engagement platform, with the tender classified under "Direct marketing services" (CPV: 79342100). The contract, which utilises an open procedure method above the threshold, was awarded to UniBuddy Ltd. The procurement involves services to facilitate interactions between prospective students, current students, and staff through various functionalities such as chat, virtual events, and ambassador showcases. The contract period extends from 20th July 2024 to 19th July 2029, with the award notice published on 2nd August 2024. The procurement stage is now in the Award phase, and the project location is primarily London, England with postal code UB8 3PH.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in software development and digital engagement solutions, to tap into the educational sector. The comprehensive nature of the student engagement platform required by Brunel University London opens doors for companies adept at creating user-friendly virtual interaction tools and support services. Given the project's value of £125,000 GBP and its extended contract duration, this contract is particularly suitable for well-established enterprises, including SMEs and VCSEs, capable of providing innovative and scalable solutions within the higher education environment.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Student Engagement Platform

Notice Description

Brunel University London was seeking a supplier to provide a student engagement platform which assisted perspective students to engagement with current students and staff, which included: chat functionality, virtual events, showcase ambassador chats and a safe space for group chats.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29d27f13-d391-4454-98e3-953fe2c83467
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/293b5fa7-3a24-4ca8-b0f9-cfc2c50094a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79342100 - Direct marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRUNEL UNIVERSITY LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 3PH
Post Town
Southall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Colham & Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIBUDDY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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