Tender

The provision of Digital Assessment Software

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

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Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City University is currently seeking tenders for "The provision of Digital Assessment Software", a key initiative within the educational software sector. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with the tender period ending on 18 June 2021. This project aims to enhance their Digital Assessment Centre, which has evolved due to the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing students to take exams remotely. The total estimated value of the contract is £550,000, and delivery will be required in the West Midlands of the United Kingdom, starting from 1 September 2021 and continuing until 31 August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology and software solutions. Companies that provide digital assessment tools, remote invigilation services, and technical support are particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the dual model of operation adopted by the University, businesses that can also offer solutions for both on-campus and at-home exam facilitation are likely to find this opportunity attractive, enabling them to expand their market presence in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of Digital Assessment Software

Notice Description

Success+ (the Digital Assessment Centre) began in August 2019 as an 80 PC lab running digitised exams for courses across the University. Since covid-19, the Centre has adopted a model where it facilitates students taking exams from their home, offering various levels of remote invigilation. This facilitation involves the Centre offering the following to staff: the digitisation of exam papers, liaising with students, invigilation of exams, technical support, and training staff on how to mark using the digital assessment software. The Centre currently adopts a dual model where students without the necessary equipment, or who do have not a place to work from home, come to campus for their assessments (this is usually between 0 - 10% of students taking an exam). The University plans to continue using this dual model.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3fe44b5-bb61-4625-937b-8e6282e6e13b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 5JU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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