Tender

UK_2021_International alumni community platform

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Tender

22 Sep 2021 at 16:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "UK_2021_International alumni community platform," aimed at creating a global digital engagement platform for international alumni of UK higher education institutions. This project falls within the IT services industry, with the tender period ending on 22nd October 2021. The contract is expected to start on 15th November 2021 and will run until 31st July 2023. This is a single tender action procurement method, designated as a direct approach due to its classification as below threshold. The British Council, located at 1 Redman Place, London, is keen on engaging at least 150,000 alumni by 2025 through this initiative.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and service providers specialising in IT consulting, software development, and digital management solutions. Businesses that offer expertise in developing user-friendly platforms for engagement, especially within educational and alumni networks, would greatly benefit from this contract. The requirement for a minimum viable product by March 2022 indicates a brisk timeline, making this an attractive prospect for agile firms capable of meeting tight deadlines and producing innovative digital solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_2021_International alumni community platform

Notice Description

The British Council is in the process of creating a global alumni network for international UK alumni. It will initially be aimed at international alumni of UK higher education institutions who have spent at least one semester in the UK, including those who have studied overseas with a UK higher education institution via transnational education or online study. It will subsequently include young people overseas who have participated in British Council and UK government programmes. We aim to engage at least 150,000 alumni with this network by 2025. The British Council already supports a range of alumni activities globally and has connections to over 90,000 higher education alumni overseas. The programme will provide a core digital offer to alumni spanning careers and employability, learning and development and networking opportunities, as well as a chance to showcase alumni stories. This tender is for the creation and implementation of an appropriate digital engagement and management platform which will facilitate the online offering, allowing alumni access to all activities in one space with a single login. The platform will launch to our alumni community in August 2022. A minimal viable product is required by the end of March 2022. Additional information: To express an interest and access the tender documents please click on the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil If you have not already registered on In-Tend, you will need to do so before you can express an interest and access the documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ec7fe3-6689-4e1a-820c-5beea88ea954
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Nov 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
Brian D'Mello
Contact Email
brian.dmello@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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