Virtual Work Placements Platform for Students

The University of Wolverhampton is seeking to procure a technology-enabled virtual work placements platform for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The solution must deliver structured, scenario-based, and industry-aligned project experiences that simulate real-world professional environments relevant to the University's academic disciplines. Key requirements include: a secure, browser-based platform accessible to students remotely; scalability to support 2,000+ students annually; integrated learner support, communication, and assessment tools; comprehensive monitoring and reporting; and clear alignment with academic learning outcomes and employability skill development. The University is considering establishing a Framework through this tender, allowing Academic Schools to commission placements from the selected supplier based on their specific needs. A draft specification is available on the e-tendering portal at https://wlv.ukp.app.jaggaer.com. Interested suppliers are invited to offer pilot opportunities for small student cohorts to inform the final business case and specification; indicative costs may be requested to support funding approvals.