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title: "Student Engagement Portal"
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# Student Engagement Portal

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e0a53ee-0139-424a-b543-bff5d3e1388c

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire is initiating a procurement process for the "Student Engagement Portal," aimed at enhancing student interaction across its campuses. This project falls under the Computer platforms industry category and has been classified as a direct procurement method through a single tender action, as it is below the specified threshold. The tender period concluded on 11 May 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 1 June 2018, continuing until 31 May 2021. The portal will serve as a comprehensive platform for students, centralising access to various applications and information, thereby improving their overall university experience.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialised in web development and secure hosting services, particularly those with experience in educational technology solutions. Companies capable of delivering flexible services that can adjust to peak periods, such as during the university's clearing process, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Such businesses can leverage this project to showcase their ability to create engaging digital environments that enhance communication between institutions and their students, ultimately driving growth in the educational sector.

## Notice

The University is sourcing a Service Provider for Student Engagement Portal. The University of Bedfordshire currently uses a number of methods to engage with its students and several interfaces to share information and access data. Blackboard, the Intranet (LRWeb) and a mobile app are examples of this. The aim of the project is to develop a student portal to be used by students across all the University campuses. It will provide a single screen containing links to all applications, web pages and sources of information and advice that are, and will be, used by students for their student experience. Students will be able to personalise the portal to suit their personal requirements. The portal will enhance the student experience by providing an intuitive interface to University systems and information, and by enhancing communication between the University and its students. The portal will enable the University to deliver engagement information such as attendance and learning analytics. We are looking for an external supplier who can provide a fully supported service, while being flexible in delivery to support any fluctuations through the academic year, including substantial peaks during 'Clearing'. Your solution will enable the University to deliver an outstanding experience for all audiences and throughout the student journey. We require a supplier to provide a secure hosting environment, web development and support for the Student Engagement Portal Additional information: To be included in this tender you will need to add your details and express an interest through the University's Intend Portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/. All the information is in the University's Procurement Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1f2839f-2fc0-4bbf-90a2-13960334ca1e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2018 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLLABCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30211300 - Computer platforms

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2018 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1f2839f-2fc0-4bbf-90a2-13960334ca1e
- 17 Apr 2018 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a944f1-fe97-4e50-80c6-e7e1868d7dd6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1f2839f-2fc0-4bbf-90a2-13960334ca1e
  6th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a944f1-fe97-4e50-80c6-e7e1868d7dd6
  17th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/
  Link to University Procurement Website

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