Tender

2846/HP Online Student Alumni Community Platform

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

08 Mar 2021 at 16:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is currently soliciting tenders for the provision of an online student alumni community platform, designated as tender number 2846/HP. This procurement falls under the industry category of communication and multimedia software packages and is classified as a 'goods' procurement. The tender period is set to close on Thursday, 1st April 2021, at 12 noon (UK time). The total estimated value of this contract is £80,000, and the successful contractor will support the university's objectives of fostering alumni engagement and facilitating social connections within its community. The service is to be delivered in Sheffield, located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses specialising in communication technologies and software development to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would particularly benefit from participating in this tender, as the inclusive nature of the procurement suits those capable of providing tailored solutions for community building. Interested companies should prepare their proposals to align with the university's goals of enhancing alumni participation and networking through a dedicated online platform.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2846/HP Online Student Alumni Community Platform

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of IT Services for the provision of an online student alumni community platform. The University of Sheffield is looking to purchase licenses to a platform that will help facilitate the creation an inclusive online space for students and alumni to connect with, and feel part of, an exclusive University community, developing social capital and enabling progression towards personal and professional goals. Some key objectives include increasing alumni engagement, facilitating mentoring partnerships and volunteering possibilities, and disseminating University news and opportunities. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation. Tender Process and Documentation: This is a non-EU / non-FTS (below PS189k) open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Thursday 1st April 2021 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: All tender documents can be accessed at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f6cc306a-bf1a-442f-9ce1-5b87dc26fbfa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45ed2650-e779-45c8-9c43-e56cd82e35d7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2021 - 4 May 2025 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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