--- title: "TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF AN ALUMNI MENTORING PLATFORM - UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-03ff1f1d-0b8d-420e-a891-fdf89c969875" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03ff1f1d-0b8d-420e-a891-fdf89c969875" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03ff1f1d-0b8d-420e-a891-fdf89c969875.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03ff1f1d-0b8d-420e-a891-fdf89c969875.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2021-09-15" --- # TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF AN ALUMNI MENTORING PLATFORM - UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03ff1f1d-0b8d-420e-a891-fdf89c969875 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03ff1f1d-0b8d-420e-a891-fdf89c969875) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03ff1f1d-0b8d-420e-a891-fdf89c969875.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is currently seeking tenders for the supply and installation of an alumni mentoring platform, with the procurement process classified under the category of software package and information systems. This is part of a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure for contracts above the threshold. The tender has an end date for submissions set for 14th October 2021, and the contract period will commence on 5th January 2022 and end on 5th January 2025. The location for delivery is primarily Edgbaston, Birmingham, with additional provisions for other areas including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and mentoring solutions, particularly those capable of providing integrated systems that align with university branding and data management requirements. Firms engaged in educational technology, career services, or software analytics would find themselves well-suited to compete, allowing them to contribute to enhancing employability support for students and graduates. The ability to develop a robust and user-friendly platform that supports a mentoring programme could lead to further collaborations with educational institutions. ## Notice The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of an alumni mentoring platform over a 3+1+1 contract period. The software will allow us to enhance our current mentoring offer and support students and graduates most in need. The platform will enable the provision of a sustainable mentoring programme which can support the employability of our graduates. It will allow alumni mentors to register and offer a variety of informal career advice services such as work experience, interview preparation, sector insights, start-up advice, quick-fire questions and longer term mentorship arrangements. Mentees will be able to request specific mentors but also find those who are a best match to support their needs. The solution will also enable the delivery of a variety of separate and exclusive mentoring schemes. The system must incorporate University branding and provide data integration capabilities so as to enable robust data integrity in concert with the University's systems such as its current alumni database - Blackbaud CRM. It must also offer methods of extracting the data and providing reports to enable analysis on the performance of the mentoring programs and the platform. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86d459ca-b0f7-41dd-9d4c-d73f2e70419c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jan 2022 - 5 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 15 Sep 2021 at 16:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86d459ca-b0f7-41dd-9d4c-d73f2e70419c - 15 Sep 2021 at 16:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86d459ca-b0f7-41dd-9d4c-d73f2e70419c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86d459ca-b0f7-41dd-9d4c-d73f2e70419c 15th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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