Planning

Provision of a Centralised Online PDR System for the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Planning

23 Oct 2025 at 15:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently in the planning stage of procuring a Centralised Online Performance and Development Review (PDR) System. This public procurement process is categorized under services, specifically targeting human resources management consultancy services and software development. Located in Birmingham, UK, the University is inviting businesses to engage in a preliminary market exercise, with a Request for Information published via the In-Tend portal. Key dates to note include the engagement milestone, scheduled to conclude by 23rd November 2025. The subsequent contract period is planned to start on 1st January 2027 and end on 1st January 2029.

This tender creates an appealing opportunity for businesses specializing in human resources software development, personnel-training services, and consultancy. Companies with experience in developing time accounting software or those offering staff development services are well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement process can foster growth by expanding business operations within the higher education sector. Additionally, it offers the potential for a long-term contract with a prestigious university, further elevating a company's industry profile and credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Centralised Online PDR System for the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham is reviewing the way it undertakes Performance and Development Reviews (PDRs) for staff, and as such, we are looking to find out more about the systems that are available to support this process. Please see documents published on In-Tend, for the full specification.

Planning Information

The University of Birmingham is reviewing the way it undertakes Performance and Development Reviews (PDRs) for staff, and has published a Request for Information via the In-Tend portal. Please see documents published on In-Tend, for the full specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067929-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72212450 - Time accounting or human resources software development services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

79633000 - Staff development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
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
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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