Bid guide
How to bid on Tutoring Software for Virginia Tech's Student Success Center
What Virginia Tech is buying
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University needs an off-the-shelf software platform for its Student Success Center. This platform will be used to recruit tutors, schedule tutoring sessions, and help facilitate these sessions for Virginia Tech students.
This is an opportunity for software vendors specializing in educational support systems or student success platforms to provide a key tool for a major university.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on July 01, 2026. The deadline for responses is August 07, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this time.
Late submissions will likely not be considered, so it is important to complete and submit your response well in advance of the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for software companies that offer ready-made platforms for educational institutions. Specifically, firms with products designed for tutor management, scheduling, and session facilitation in a university setting would be a good fit.
The relevant category for this bid is education technology, particularly software solutions that support student services and academic success initiatives.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full details of this solicitation, you need to visit the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University public bid board, which is powered by Jaggaer. You can find the board by clicking the 'View original source' link.
Once on the public bid board, locate event number 358702701 to view all the solicitation documents. To download documents or submit your proposal, you will need to register a free vendor account on the portal. Ensure your response is submitted before the August 07, 2026 deadline.
Practical tips for a competitive response
When preparing your response, focus on how your off-the-shelf software platform directly addresses Virginia Tech's stated needs for tutor recruitment, scheduling, and session facilitation. Provide clear examples or case studies of how your platform has successfully supported similar student success centers.
Highlight any features that make your platform user-friendly for both students and administrators. Clearly outline your implementation process, training, and ongoing support services. A well-structured proposal that demonstrates a deep understanding of the university's requirements will be more competitive.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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