--- title: "665 - Aston University Alumni Platform" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037ddc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037ddc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037ddc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037ddc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY" published: "2022-10-31" --- # 665 - Aston University Alumni Platform Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037ddc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037ddc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037ddc.json) ## Summary The tender process for the Aston University Alumni Platform, issued by Aston University, involves the creation of an online platform to connect alumni with exclusive career-focused content. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline set for 30th November 2022. This IT services tender falls within the services main procurement category. The buying organisation, Aston University, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has specified the objective to launch the platform by June 2023. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses offering IT services, consulting, and software development geared towards enhancing alumni engagement. Suppliers capable of designing and implementing personalised alumni platforms are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract duration is set at 3 years with a possible extension of 2 years. Aston University aims to pioneer the alumni space through improved engagement, personalised experiences, and robust alumni community networks, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to provide innovative digital solutions to the education sector. ## Notice Aston University invites you to submit a tender for the delivery of the design and delivery of the new Aston for Life platform for alumni of Aston University. Through the platform, Aston alumni will be able to access Aston-exclusive content tailored to their individual needs, to support them in their careers. In addition, they'll also have access to alumni-led career-themed networks, which will enable them to share job opportunities, take part in industry discussions, find partners to collaborate with, build their professional networks, organise events, and more. The main target market for this platform will be existing alumni, however we would also consider opening the platform for final year students, to engage them before they leave the university. We want to launch in June 2023. ### Lot Information Lot 1 We intend to continue the theme of professional and personal development through the alumni experience. We want to launch the Aston for Life platform, an online portal that will add value to the lives of our graduates. Objectives The key project objectives have been identified as follows: * Appoint a supplier capable of designing, implementing and ongoing maintenance of Aston University's online development solution and community for alumni. * Create a unique platform that would pioneer the alumni space. * Improved alumni engagement. * Personalised experience - Provide each user with a personalised experience to suit their needs, preferences, and the stage they're at in their career. * Content - Create a digital environment that houses content created by Aston staff, students and alumni. This content could take the form of videos, podcast episodes, articles and event recordings. * Connection - Enable interaction and discussion within the alumni community through career-themed networks, an alumni directory, and one-to-one interaction. * Engagement - Foster a sense of community through opportunities for regular communication between individuals, and personalised content for each user. * Manageability - Create a platform that will interact with Raiser's Edge, enabling us to track user data. Ensure processes are in place to validate users and create and upload high-quality content. * Flexibility and accessibility - There should be ease of access to content and community, 24-7, via mobile devices and regardless of location. All content should be subtitled and accessible. Renewal: The contract period will be 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030743-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £208,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7ET | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 31 Oct 2022 at 17:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030743-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.aston.ac.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=32a4ebb0-3555-ed11-811a-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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