Tender

665 - Aston University Alumni Platform

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Tender

31 Oct 2022 at 17:30

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for the Aston University Alumni Platform, issued by Aston University, involves the creation of an online platform to connect alumni with exclusive career-focused content. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline set for 30th November 2022. This IT services tender falls within the services main procurement category. The buying organisation, Aston University, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has specified the objective to launch the platform by June 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses offering IT services, consulting, and software development geared towards enhancing alumni engagement. Suppliers capable of designing and implementing personalised alumni platforms are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract duration is set at 3 years with a possible extension of 2 years. Aston University aims to pioneer the alumni space through improved engagement, personalised experiences, and robust alumni community networks, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to provide innovative digital solutions to the education sector.

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Notice Title

665 - Aston University Alumni Platform

Notice Description

Aston University invites you to submit a tender for the delivery of the design and delivery of the new Aston for Life platform for alumni of Aston University. Through the platform, Aston alumni will be able to access Aston-exclusive content tailored to their individual needs, to support them in their careers. In addition, they'll also have access to alumni-led career-themed networks, which will enable them to share job opportunities, take part in industry discussions, find partners to collaborate with, build their professional networks, organise events, and more. The main target market for this platform will be existing alumni, however we would also consider opening the platform for final year students, to engage them before they leave the university. We want to launch in June 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We intend to continue the theme of professional and personal development through the alumni experience. We want to launch the Aston for Life platform, an online portal that will add value to the lives of our graduates. Objectives The key project objectives have been identified as follows: * Appoint a supplier capable of designing, implementing and ongoing maintenance of Aston University's online development solution and community for alumni. * Create a unique platform that would pioneer the alumni space. * Improved alumni engagement. * Personalised experience - Provide each user with a personalised experience to suit their needs, preferences, and the stage they're at in their career. * Content - Create a digital environment that houses content created by Aston staff, students and alumni. This content could take the form of videos, podcast episodes, articles and event recordings. * Connection - Enable interaction and discussion within the alumni community through career-themed networks, an alumni directory, and one-to-one interaction. * Engagement - Foster a sense of community through opportunities for regular communication between individuals, and personalised content for each user. * Manageability - Create a platform that will interact with Raiser's Edge, enabling us to track user data. Ensure processes are in place to validate users and create and upload high-quality content. * Flexibility and accessibility - There should be ease of access to content and community, 24-7, via mobile devices and regardless of location. All content should be subtitled and accessible.

Renewal: The contract period will be 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037ddc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030743-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£208,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Mrs Shirley O'Reilly
Contact Email
s.a.oreilly@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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