--- title: "Framework for the Provision of Polling Tools" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b8e2646-8691-4fcf-bab2-874a70820c30" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b8e2646-8691-4fcf-bab2-874a70820c30" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b8e2646-8691-4fcf-bab2-874a70820c30.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b8e2646-8691-4fcf-bab2-874a70820c30.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2024-04-12" --- # Framework for the Provision of Polling Tools Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b8e2646-8691-4fcf-bab2-874a70820c30 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b8e2646-8691-4fcf-bab2-874a70820c30) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b8e2646-8691-4fcf-bab2-874a70820c30.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham has issued a tender for a Framework for the Provision of Polling Tools in the services category, with a contract value of £200,000. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold) with a tender period ending on 13th May 2024. The contract period is slated to run from 1st August 2024 to 1st August 2028. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note that the buying organisation is The University of Birmingham, located in BIRMINGHAM, England. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in market and economic research, polling, and statistics to participate. This tender by The University of Birmingham aims to improve the teaching and student experience by introducing a dedicated polling tool for live feedback in synchronous, in-person teaching environments. SMEs are particularly suited for this opportunity, which requires the successful integration of the polling tool with existing systems like Microsoft PowerPoint and Panopto. Interested businesses are encouraged to access the full tender information and documents on the University's e-purchasing platform. The deadline for submissions is approaching, providing a time-sensitive opportunity for businesses in the specified industry category to compete and contribute innovative solutions to enrich the teaching environment. ## 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 Additional information: The full tender information and documents can be found on our e-purchasing platform, in-tend: 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/7279f238-f346-40a3-99df-41d8d6ee1903 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 1 Aug 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 - 12 Apr 2024 at 16:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7279f238-f346-40a3-99df-41d8d6ee1903 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7279f238-f346-40a3-99df-41d8d6ee1903 12th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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