Tender

University of Sunderland - E-Assessment

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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Tender

03 Oct 2018 at 15:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland is currently in the Tender stage of its procurement process for an E-Assessment platform, aimed at enhancing student experience through technology. This procurement is classified under the services category, specifically for software packages and information systems. The tender was published on 3rd October 2018, and the deadline for submission is set for 5th November 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 4th January 2019 and will last until 4th January 2022, impacting multiple campuses located in Sunderland, London, and Hong Kong.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software, particularly those that offer secure online examination platforms. Companies that are well-suited to compete include SMEs and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing cloud-based solutions with psychometric capabilities and device-locking features. By participating in this procurement, businesses can contribute to the transformative educational initiatives at the University while potentially expanding their market reach across the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University of Sunderland - E-Assessment

Notice Description

The University of Sunderland is committed to the continuous development of student experience and education through technology enhanced learning. As such, the University is seeking to procure a secure online examination and assessment platform to be implemented across all four of the University's campuses (Sunderland city campus, Sunderland Sir Tom Cowie campus, London campus and Hong Kong campus). The University seeks to procure a web-based platform for students to complete multiple-choice question examinations online. The University require cloud based secure storage of a question database, student scores and examination papers, with a system that is capable of administering a variety of questions including: multiple choice, single best answer, extending matching, case study based, essay and rubric / OSCE and practical examination scoring among others. The system must allow students to use their own devices to complete the examinations, and must lock down each device, whether that be a student's or the University's, throughout the examination period. The University also require a system that provides psychometric capabilities, with the ability to select questions based on psychometric performance. Along with this, the University are seeking a system that allows online grading and marks release with the capability to integrate with other systems for marks transfer. To enable the University to implement this solution in line with agreed timescales, suppliers are asked to note and confirm their availability to deliver to the following key dates: o Go Live - 01/07/19 Additional information: Apply via UoS In-Tend Portal Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c353c3f-0427-42df-b58d-28556e03da28
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2019 - 4 Jan 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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