--- title: "NLBC Professional Register" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38c22b92-6667-4666-86a4-e054f635e802" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38c22b92-6667-4666-86a4-e054f635e802" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38c22b92-6667-4666-86a4-e054f635e802.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38c22b92-6667-4666-86a4-e054f635e802.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL LAND BASED COLLEGE" published: "2020-10-28" --- # NLBC Professional Register Buyer: NATIONAL LAND BASED COLLEGE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38c22b92-6667-4666-86a4-e054f635e802 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38c22b92-6667-4666-86a4-e054f635e802) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38c22b92-6667-4666-86a4-e054f635e802.json) ## Summary The National Land Based College is currently seeking proposals for the “NLBC Professional Register” project, aimed at creating an interactive platform for college and university graduates to enhance their professional development. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focused on web server software packages and website design services. The procurement process is in the active Tender stage, with responses due by 4th December 2020. The estimated contract value is £40,000, with a minimum threshold of £10,000. The contract is expected to commence on 11th January 2021 and conclude by 1st June 2021. The project will be executed in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom using an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure below the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in developing secure online platforms, database management, and user engagement strategies. Companies offering services related to web server software and website design are highly suitable for this tender. The project aims to connect graduates with industry professionals, promoting engagement and professional development, which could foster long-term relationships and partnerships for participating businesses. Additionally, the possibility of further fundraising activities suggests that companies capable of providing additional services may find further opportunities through this contract. ## Notice To establish a register of college and university graduates in each discipline, supported through appropriate interactive network media, and to encourage participation in professional engagement and development activities throughout their careers'. This will be achieved by enrolling completing students from member Colleges and Universities, who agree to their data being included, in a professional register, ordering them by qualification, interest and occupation. By keeping in touch with them electronically throughout their careers, development opportunities will be presented and professional updating will take place. There will be no charge associated with joining the register, but there may be future opportunities to raise funds to support the initiative by charging for services such as the promotion of CPD and other activities to members. It is important that the ongoing maintenance costs, including continual cleansing of the data are modest and do not challenge the sustainability of the project. The primary purpose of the Professional Register is to help the members connect with college and university graduates (Those already working in the industry would be encouraged to register also) to participate in professional engagement and development activities throughout their careers. Initially we would like to aim for 2000 graduates of the average 8000 students graduating each year to be listed on to the register to begin with, and a yearly increase of roughly... Landing page with key info that can be changed - When someone is added to the register as a 'bulk upload' their username is their full name, and password is their date of birth. From there they can then create their own password. Possible prompt on log in screen. Forgot password will send reminder email to bulk uploaded email address - Portal for Colleges/universities to be able to bulk upload graduates - Secure Login - Dashboard - Bulk Upload Graduates - Portal for Members with authorised access who can access the lists - Secure Login - Dashboard - Filter options to create specific list(s) of members - Option to send email - Post to the newsfeed - Ability to pay for access/upload - (Future Option, turned off for now) - Portal for members to the lists - No enhanced access - Can be uploaded by the College or University or create their own account - Secure Login - Dashboard - Ability to see newsfeed - Upcoming Events with links for more information - Calendar - Change personal/contact information - View any emails sent to them - History section Key points for consideration: - Ease of use and clear navigation throughout the website - Smartphone, Tablet & Desktop Ready - Provide a platform for self-loading and management of content - Provide modular content management for future expansion - Search engine friendly - Support - sub domain so integration with the current website (NLBC) is seamless - Search engine optimisation - GDPR - Hosting ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d58588-3cbd-4c0a-a300-eee677496b3a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 1 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | NATIONAL LAND BASED COLLEGE | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1SY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48222000 - Web server software package - 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services ## Release History - 28 Oct 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d58588-3cbd-4c0a-a300-eee677496b3a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d58588-3cbd-4c0a-a300-eee677496b3a 28th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT160702 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - https://nlbc.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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