Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Aston University
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET
Contact
Mrs Shirley O'Reilly
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG31 - Birmingham
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=32a4ebb0-3555-ed11-811a-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=32a4ebb0-3555-ed11-811a-005056b64545
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
665 - Aston University Alumni Platform
Reference number
DN639536
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £208,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract period will be 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
30 November 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
30 November 2022
Local time
12:30pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Aston University
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
This must be done as soon as the bidder is notified of an unsuccessful bid unless the notification communicates otherwise.