---
title: "Provision of a Centralised Online PDR System for the University of Birmingham"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d2c0"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2025-10-23"
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# Provision of a Centralised Online PDR System for the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d2c0

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is currently in the planning stage of procuring a Centralised Online Performance and Development Review (PDR) System. This public procurement process is categorized under services, specifically targeting human resources management consultancy services and software development. Located in Birmingham, UK, the University is inviting businesses to engage in a preliminary market exercise, with a Request for Information published via the In-Tend portal. Key dates to note include the engagement milestone, scheduled to conclude by 23rd November 2025. The subsequent contract period is planned to start on 1st January 2027 and end on 1st January 2029.

This tender creates an appealing opportunity for businesses specializing in human resources software development, personnel-training services, and consultancy. Companies with experience in developing time accounting software or those offering staff development services are well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement process can foster growth by expanding business operations within the higher education sector. Additionally, it offers the potential for a long-term contract with a prestigious university, further elevating a company's industry profile and credibility.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham is reviewing the way it undertakes Performance and Development Reviews (PDRs) for staff, and as such, we are looking to find out more about the systems that are available to support this process. Please see documents published on In-Tend, for the full specification.

### Planning Information

The University of Birmingham is reviewing the way it undertakes Performance and Development Reviews (PDRs) for staff, and has published a Request for Information via the In-Tend portal.
Please see documents published on In-Tend, for the full specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067929-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2029 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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 | TLG31 Birmingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72212450 - Time accounting or human resources software development services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 79633000 - Staff development services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 15:07 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067929-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067929-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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