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title: "Framework for the provision of Polling Tools"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Framework for the provision of Polling Tools

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-190c063c-6519-46b4-be60-a3778ffc782a

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking tenders for a Framework for the provision of Polling Tools. The university aims to enhance the teaching experience by enabling live feedback through a polling tool, improving student engagement and integrating smoothly with existing systems. The procurement method is a Restricted procedure with a value of £200,000, with a tender deadline on January 10, 2024, and a contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and ending on April 1, 2028. The procurement is suited for services in the Market and economic research category, located in Birmingham, England.

This tender by The University of Birmingham presents an opportunity for businesses to provide polling tools for educational purposes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly suitable due to the emphasis on enhancing the user experience for both lecturers and students. Businesses offering interactive teaching solutions that can seamlessly integrate with existing technologies such as Microsoft PowerPoint and Panopto are well-positioned to compete in this tender and contribute to improving the teaching environment at the University of Birmingham.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the provision of a dedicated polling tool for use in synchronous, in-person teaching to aid teaching colleagues by providing live feedback from students who respond to the poll using their personal devices. This will be particularly useful in encouraging participation in large group settings. The University has a number of aims with regards to this solution: 1. To improve the user experience for lecturers and enable them to easily check students' understanding of the material through the use of poll questions. We are looking for a tool that is easy to use and share with students and adds value to the teaching environment. 2. To improve the student experience by providing an engaging teaching experience which ensures all students can participate and allows teaching to be tailored to their level of understanding. 3. To provide a tool that works smoothly in combination with our existing systems including Microsoft PowerPoint and Panopto. For the full specification please use the link below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a9897f-6bd6-4772-8397-df5ff1953df6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 1 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2023 at 16:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a9897f-6bd6-4772-8397-df5ff1953df6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19a9897f-6bd6-4772-8397-df5ff1953df6
  5th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

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