--- title: "UK_2021_International alumni community platform" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef83e9bb-69fc-47a0-a867-5811e5d9d97e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef83e9bb-69fc-47a0-a867-5811e5d9d97e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef83e9bb-69fc-47a0-a867-5811e5d9d97e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef83e9bb-69fc-47a0-a867-5811e5d9d97e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)" published: "2021-09-22" --- # UK_2021_International alumni community platform Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef83e9bb-69fc-47a0-a867-5811e5d9d97e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef83e9bb-69fc-47a0-a867-5811e5d9d97e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef83e9bb-69fc-47a0-a867-5811e5d9d97e.json) ## Summary The British Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "UK_2021_International alumni community platform," aimed at creating a global digital engagement platform for international alumni of UK higher education institutions. This project falls within the IT services industry, with the tender period ending on 22nd October 2021. The contract is expected to start on 15th November 2021 and will run until 31st July 2023. This is a single tender action procurement method, designated as a direct approach due to its classification as below threshold. The British Council, located at 1 Redman Place, London, is keen on engaging at least 150,000 alumni by 2025 through this initiative. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and service providers specialising in IT consulting, software development, and digital management solutions. Businesses that offer expertise in developing user-friendly platforms for engagement, especially within educational and alumni networks, would greatly benefit from this contract. The requirement for a minimum viable product by March 2022 indicates a brisk timeline, making this an attractive prospect for agile firms capable of meeting tight deadlines and producing innovative digital solutions. ## Notice The British Council is in the process of creating a global alumni network for international UK alumni. It will initially be aimed at international alumni of UK higher education institutions who have spent at least one semester in the UK, including those who have studied overseas with a UK higher education institution via transnational education or online study. It will subsequently include young people overseas who have participated in British Council and UK government programmes. We aim to engage at least 150,000 alumni with this network by 2025. The British Council already supports a range of alumni activities globally and has connections to over 90,000 higher education alumni overseas. The programme will provide a core digital offer to alumni spanning careers and employability, learning and development and networking opportunities, as well as a chance to showcase alumni stories. This tender is for the creation and implementation of an appropriate digital engagement and management platform which will facilitate the online offering, allowing alumni access to all activities in one space with a single login. The platform will launch to our alumni community in August 2022. A minimal viable product is required by the end of March 2022. Additional information: To express an interest and access the tender documents please click on the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil If you have not already registered on In-Tend, you will need to do so before you can express an interest and access the documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ec7fe3-6689-4e1a-820c-5beea88ea954 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Nov 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 | | 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 | BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E20 1JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 22 Sep 2021 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ec7fe3-6689-4e1a-820c-5beea88ea954 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ec7fe3-6689-4e1a-820c-5beea88ea954 22nd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil link to British Council e-Tendering system ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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