--- title: "2846/HP Online Student Alumni Community Platform" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f6cc306a-bf1a-442f-9ce1-5b87dc26fbfa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6cc306a-bf1a-442f-9ce1-5b87dc26fbfa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6cc306a-bf1a-442f-9ce1-5b87dc26fbfa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6cc306a-bf1a-442f-9ce1-5b87dc26fbfa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2021-03-08" --- # 2846/HP Online Student Alumni Community Platform Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6cc306a-bf1a-442f-9ce1-5b87dc26fbfa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6cc306a-bf1a-442f-9ce1-5b87dc26fbfa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6cc306a-bf1a-442f-9ce1-5b87dc26fbfa.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is currently soliciting tenders for the provision of an online student alumni community platform, designated as tender number 2846/HP. This procurement falls under the industry category of communication and multimedia software packages and is classified as a 'goods' procurement. The tender period is set to close on Thursday, 1st April 2021, at 12 noon (UK time). The total estimated value of this contract is £80,000, and the successful contractor will support the university's objectives of fostering alumni engagement and facilitating social connections within its community. The service is to be delivered in Sheffield, located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses specialising in communication technologies and software development to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would particularly benefit from participating in this tender, as the inclusive nature of the procurement suits those capable of providing tailored solutions for community building. Interested companies should prepare their proposals to align with the university's goals of enhancing alumni participation and networking through a dedicated online platform. ## Notice The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the Department of IT Services for the provision of an online student alumni community platform. The University of Sheffield is looking to purchase licenses to a platform that will help facilitate the creation an inclusive online space for students and alumni to connect with, and feel part of, an exclusive University community, developing social capital and enabling progression towards personal and professional goals. Some key objectives include increasing alumni engagement, facilitating mentoring partnerships and volunteering possibilities, and disseminating University news and opportunities. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation. Tender Process and Documentation: This is a non-EU / non-FTS (below PS189k) open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Thursday 1st April 2021 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: All tender documents can be accessed at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45ed2650-e779-45c8-9c43-e56cd82e35d7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 May 2021 - 4 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package ## Release History - 8 Mar 2021 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45ed2650-e779-45c8-9c43-e56cd82e35d7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45ed2650-e779-45c8-9c43-e56cd82e35d7 8th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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