Planning

Provision of Telethon Fundraising Services

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

12 Jun 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, UK, has initiated a planning stage tender for the provision of Telethon Fundraising Services. The University aims to appoint a single supplier to support fundraising campaign activities, from set-up to performance reporting. The tender falls under the services category and presents an opportunity for businesses to engage in telethon fundraising, student recruitment, training, and alumni management.

The University of Strathclyde's procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1st August 2024. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender include those with expertise in fundraising services, training provision, and alumni network management. Key requirements include student caller recruitment, training, software provision, and ongoing campaign support. Interested parties must register by Friday the 28th June to engage in potential market discussions with the University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Telethon Fundraising Services

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde is seeking to appoint a single supplier to support the Alumni and Development Office to develop fundraising telethon campaign activities from initial pre-campaign set-up, through to post campaign demobilisation and performance reporting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Alumni and Development Office's capacity to generate income for the University depends on the department's ability to connect with University Alumni and secure philanthropic donations. The University is seeking to appoint a single supplier to support the ADO to develop fundraising telethon campaign activities from initial pre-campaign set-up, through to post campaign demobilisation and performance reporting. In addition, the supplier will support the ADO to manage the telethon campaign by recruiting, training and supervising students appointed to call and engage with the University's network of Alumni. A consultation between ADO and UOS Procurement identified the services the successful Supplier should deliver: Objectives -Establish and manage a successful telethon campaign that generates fundraised income in support of the Alumni Fund. -Build positive relationships with alumni and increase their affinity to Strathclyde. -Ensure a high standard of customer service is delivered when engaging with Alumni. -Inform Alumni network of opportunities to connect and increase engagement with the University. -Strengthen the University's reputation amongst the Alumni network through positive engagement with the telethon campaign student callers. Requirements -Support student caller recruitment for the Telethon campaign: The successful supplier will work with the Alumni Fund officer to develop a recruitment application form to capture student caller information. Upon retrieval of student application forms, the supplier will shortlist candidates and undertake telephone interviews with candidates. The supplier will then progress successful telephone interview candidates to a face to face interviews with the Alumni and Development Office. -Provision of student Telethon campaign training: Prior to the live phase of the campaign, the supplier will be responsible for training student callers to use the supplier's software, effectively engage with University Alumni, promote the University's activities and obtain philanthropic donations, while maintaining a high standard of customer service. The supplier will provide initial training for the entire student caller cohort and group or one-to one training support as and when required. The supplier will also provide appropriate ongoing training and development support to student callers throughout the live phase of the Telethon campaign. This will ensure student callers can effectively communicate with members of the University's Alumni network to promote the University and secure funding donations. -Delivery of a full managed telethon fundraising service: The successful supplier is required to commit to providing a fully managed service that can adapt to changing circumstances regarding impacts from UK Government Covid pandemic guidelines. This service will include but not be limited to; - Support the development of the initial telethon campaign project plan, - The provision of a call room supervisor, - Data analysis and performance reporting throughout the duration of the telethon campaign. Key dates for reporting analysis and performance to the ADO will be confirmed during the contract kick-off meeting with the ADO. - Safe and secure telethon fundraising software which will have the capability to monitor performance and communicate with students during live calls with Alumni, - Back end software support for the duration of the contract, - Processing and administration of gifts from Alumni. -Management of the University's pool of Alumni: It is the responsibility of the supplier to analyse and manage the University's telethon pool of approximately 8,000 - 10,000 Alumni across the UK and North America. The supplier will be required to categorise the Alumni pool, prioritise Alumni for student callers to contact and supervise students engaging with Alumni.. The University of Strathclyde may conduct further market engagement with interested parties. As such, all interested parties must register their interest no later than Friday the 28th June.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000769094
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507350
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information 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

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

CPV Codes

79510000 - Telephone-answering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Amy Irvine
Contact Email
amy.irvine@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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