PLD Mentoring

Spec sheet

What it does

PLD Mentoring manages mentoring and coaching programmes, including launch, matching, participation and progress tracking.Read 15 Oct 2026 · assets.applytosupply.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk

Purpose

The platform helps organisations run mentoring and coaching programmes, including matching participants, supporting relationships, and tracking progress.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pldmentoring.com

Audience

The maker lists professional bodies, NHS and government organisations, charities, companies, schools, colleges, and universities among its clients.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pldmentoring.com

API

Software Advice lists an API among PLD Mentoring Platform features.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com

Integrations

PLD says it can integrate with a customer website or CRM for a seamless experience.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pldmentoring.com

Security

PLD states that it is GDPR compliant, uses Cyber Essentials Plus, encrypts data, keeps it in the UK and performs regular external penetration testing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pldmentoring.com

Privacy

PLD describes the platform as privacy-minded and fully GDPR compliant.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pldmentoring.com

Support

The annual licence includes support and maintenance, a dedicated account manager, and programme reviews; the maker also describes launch and marketing support.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pldmentoring.com

Headquarters

Wilmslow, Cheshire, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · pldmentoring.com

Accessibility

PLD says independent audits verify WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility, including screen-reader, speech-recognition and keyboard use.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pldmentoring.com

Availability target

The stated service availability target is 99.9%, excluding planned maintenance.Read 15 Oct 2026 · assets.applytosupply.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk

Backups

The service document states daily backups with 30-day retention.Read 15 Oct 2026 · assets.applytosupply.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk

Communication

Mentors and mentees can interact, share content and collaborate inside the platform.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pldmentoring.com

Company growth

PLD says its 2025 international expansion added clients in Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Canada and the United States, taking it above 200 clients.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pldmentoring.com

Customisation

Client organisations can configure the user journey, branding, matching process and reports.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pldmentoring.com

Device compatibility

The service document says the platform is designed for PCs, Macs, tablets and smartphones.Read 15 Oct 2026 · assets.applytosupply.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk

Documentation and training

Listed support and training include email help desk, FAQs, knowledge base, phone, chat, webinars, live sessions, in-person training, documentation and videos.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com

Goals and progress

Users can set goals, track progress and receive automated reminders and guidance.Read 15 Oct 2026 · assets.applytosupply.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk

Government supplier

The company says it gained approval in 2021 to supply government bodies through the HM Government G-Cloud framework.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pldmentoring.com

Integration: iMIS

GetApp identifies iMIS as an integration mentioned by reviewers, rated 5.0 from one rating.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com

Integration: Salesforce

GetApp identifies Salesforce Sales Cloud as an integration mentioned by reviewers, rated 5.0 from one rating.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com

Limit: account emails

One reviewer reported that a single email address could not be used for both administrator and mentor or mentee registration.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com

Limit: archive search

One reviewer said the mentor and mentee archive search function could be better.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com

Limit: bulk matching

One reviewer said bulk matching could be improved because standard emails are generated during that process.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com

Limit: video accessibility

One verified reviewer reported that the video-meeting function did not support required accessibility features.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com

Maker founded

The company timeline says PLD formed as Mentor Match Ltd in 2011 and later rebranded as Perform Learn Develop Ltd.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pldmentoring.com

Maker headquarters

The listed address is The Old Workshop, 12b Kennerleys Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5EQ, United Kingdom.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pldmentoring.com

Maker legal name

The website identifies the maker as Perform Learn Develop Ltd.Read 15 Oct 2026 · pldmentoring.com

Matching

PLD configures the matching process to an organisation’s requirements and says the platform matches mentees with suitable mentors.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pldmentoring.com

Mentor matching

The platform recommends mentor matches through an algorithm, filtering and administrator assignment.Read 15 Oct 2026 · assets.applytosupply.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk

Praise: customisation

Reviewers praise the ability to tailor branding, programmes and workflows to organisational needs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com

Praise: support

Independent reviewers repeatedly describe PLD support as responsive, friendly, professional and quick to resolve issues.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com

Praise: usability

Reviewers commonly describe the platform as easy to use, intuitive and straightforward for administrators and participants.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com

Praise: value

Reviewers frequently describe PLD as cost-effective or good value for money.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com

Pricing limits

The maker describes fixed site-licence pricing with unlimited users and no hidden costs, but does not publish a numeric price on its pricing page.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pldmentoring.com

Programme types

The platform supports career, peer-to-peer, reverse, diversity, high-potential, outreach, onboarding, returners, membership, and virtual mentoring.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pldmentoring.com

Rating on GetApp

4.7 out of 5 from 86 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com

Rating on Software Advice

4.7 out of 5 from 65 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com

Relationship tools

Tools include meeting scheduling and reminders, recording discussion and action points, and tracking progress toward goals.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pldmentoring.com

Reporting

Administrators receive real-time standard and customised programme reports.Read 15 Oct 2026 · assets.applytosupply.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk

Scheduling

A built-in meeting planner lets mentors and mentees schedule mentoring sessions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · assets.applytosupply.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk

Self matching

Mentees can search available mentors and request mentoring directly.Read 15 Oct 2026 · assets.applytosupply.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk

Support hours

The help desk is stated to operate 09:00–17:00 Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays, with best-effort coverage outside those hours.Read 15 Oct 2026 · assets.applytosupply.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk

Training resources

Integrated training uses videos and PDF materials to support mentors and mentees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · assets.applytosupply.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk

Plans and prices

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