Tender

Learning Analytics Solution

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City University, a public authority in the sub-central government category, is currently in the tender stage of procuring a Learning Analytics Solution. This initiative aims to boost student engagement and success by utilising data-driven insights across institutional systems. The procurement, titled "Learning Analytics Solution," falls under the services category, specifically targeting software package and information systems, with a focus on educational software development. Located in Birmingham, UK, this open procedure contract is initially set for a term of 3 years, with potential extensions based on performance. Interested parties must submit tenders by the deadline of 12th March 2026, while the awarding process concludes on 28th May 2026. The contracting period subsequently begins on 1st July 2026 and can potentially extend to 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and educational technologies. Companies experienced in creating integrated analytics systems will find the contract's focus on enhancing student retention and engagement through innovative data solutions particularly appealing. With the contract valued at £850,000, this presents a lucrative opportunity for firms that can demonstrate both technical and economic capability, as outlined in the tender documentation. Businesses that excel in providing high-quality solutions, showcasing effective solution demonstrations, and managing substantial contract values are well-suited to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Title

Learning Analytics Solution

Notice Description

Birmingham City University is seeking to procure a Learning Analytics solution to support improved student continuation, engagement, and success through the use of integrated, data-driven insights. The solution will enable the University to move beyond attendance-only monitoring to a more holistic, timely, and actionable understanding of student engagement by bringing together data from core institutional systems. Procedure Type - Open Procedure Contract Term - 3+1+1 years (+1's are subject to satisfactory performance). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-Software-package-and-information-systems./FK72M32225 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FK72M32225

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012556-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72212190 - Educational software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bcu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01213317677

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7BD
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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