--- title: "TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF AN ALUMNI MENTORING PLATFORM - UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e133" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e133" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e133.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e133.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2021-09-15" --- # TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF AN ALUMNI MENTORING PLATFORM - UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e133 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e133) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e133.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is currently inviting tenders for the supply and installation of an alumni mentoring platform, a project classified under the software package and information systems industry. This procurement process, which is in the active tender stage, utilises a selective method and is governed by the OJEU Restricted Tender procedure. Key dates include the deadline for the Selection Questionnaire on 14th October 2021, with the tender submission closing on 29th November 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 5th January 2022 and will run until 5th January 2025, with potential extensions available. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in software development and integration, particularly those experienced in educational platforms and mentoring systems. Companies that can deliver innovative technology solutions to enhance student and alumni engagement would be well-positioned to compete. The ability to ensure robust data integration with existing university systems and to provide comprehensive reporting and analysis features will be critical for success in this tender, making it ideal for firms with expertise in educational software and data analytics. ## Notice 1. KEY INFORMATION FOR TENDERERS 1.1 All main correspondence should go via the University's In-Tend website. Your tender documents and information must be submitted via In-Tend by the date and time specified; www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham. 1.2 All requests for information will be by on-line questionnaires which are "pre-loaded" onto the In-Tend system. 1.3 If you are requested to submit separate documents please follow the instructions provided on In-Tend ideally in PDF format unless otherwise requested. 1.4 In-Tend will maintain an auditable copy of any document uploaded by bidders. 1.5 Key information for this tender is highlighted below: Selection Questionnaire and tender publication date 15.09.2021 Selection Questionnaire return date 14.10.2021 Selection Questionnaire return time 5pm Tender start date 29.10.2021 Tender return date 29.11.2021 Tender return time 12 noon Last date for clarification questions 26.11.2021 Standstill Period Minimum 10 Days Procurement officer Thomas Hasson Emergency contact number 0121 414 2890 Tender procedure used OJEU Restricted Tender Email address (please note the In-Tend Portal is the primary contact for this tender) T.R.Hasson@bham.ac.uk * Please note that there will be no extensions to the deadline for returns except in exceptional circumstances. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of an alumni mentoring platform over a 3+1+1 contract period. The software will allow us to enhance our current mentoring offer and support students and graduates most in need. The platform will enable the provision of a sustainable mentoring programme which can support the employability of our graduates. It will allow alumni mentors to register and offer a variety of informal career advice services such as work experience, interview preparation, sector insights, start-up advice, quick-fire questions and longer term mentorship arrangements. Mentees will be able to request specific mentors but also find those who are a best match to support their needs. The solution will also enable the delivery of a variety of separate and exclusive mentoring schemes. The system must incorporate University branding and provide data integration capabilities so as to enable robust data integrity in concert with the University's systems such as its current alumni database - Blackbaud CRM. It must also offer methods of extracting the data and providing reports to enable analysis on the performance of the mentoring programs and the platform. Renewal: The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of an alumni mentoring platform over a 3+1+1 contract period. The software will allow us to enhance our current mentoring offer and support students and graduates most in need. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022976-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jan 2022 - 5 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | £1 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 15 Sep 2021 at 16:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022976-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham - https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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