Tender

Luton Council Request for Quotation Assessor and e portfolio Initial Assessment tool web software solution

LUTON COUNCIL

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01 Feb 2023 at 08:57

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31 Jan 2023 at 12:28

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31 Jan 2023 at 09:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Luton Council has initiated a tender process for a Request for Quotation regarding the procurement of an Assessor and e-portfolio Initial Assessment tool web software solution. The project involves engaging with qualified organisations to provide a software solution for managing learners, apprentices, and blended course delivery. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 21st February 2023. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 17th March 2023 and end on 18th March 2023. The main procurement category is goods, and the total contract value is £150,000.

This tender opportunity from Luton Council presents a chance for IT service providers and software development companies to compete. Businesses specializing in consulting, Internet services, and support are well-suited to participate. The project is specifically seeking a solution for managing learners' e-portfolios and assessments, catering to approximately 800 learners and apprentices annually. Additionally, the solution must integrate with existing tools and meet the requirements of Awarding Bodies and Ofsted, with hosting services for archival learner files being a key necessity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Luton Council Request for Quotation Assessor and e portfolio Initial Assessment tool web software solution

Notice Description

Please note this RFQ has a Expression of Interest window of between 31.1.23 and 10.2.23 17:00 hrs, documents are available to anyone expressing an interest , please be aware they we cannot extend the bid return date in the event that you have only just become aware of the opportunity , unless there is a common request or a majority of bidders have stated there is insufficient time allowed the return date will be as stated. Those wishing to be bid , gain access to this procurement opportunity , need to be registered on the Proactis Due North e commerce platform (this is free to suppliers) . procontract.due-north.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luton Council is looking to engage with qualified organisations to quote for its e portfolio and assessor tool web software solution Project title: Assessor e-portfolio and Initial Assessment tool 1.1. Luton Borough Council is looking to engage qualified organisations to quote for : Luton Adult Learning (LAL) is a training provider that offers a blended approach to delivery of courses and qualifications allowing a mix of face to face and online opportunities. LAL currently use an Initial Assessment tool and e-portfolio which are supplied by the same organisation. LAL are seeking a software solution for managers, teachers, assessors and learners to be able to access a web based e-portfolio and for Initial Assessment tests to be sent out to potential learners. It would be preferable for the initial Assessment to integrate with the e-portfolio. Currently LAL uses Smart Assessor e-portfolio and SmartVLE Initial Assessment tool. These are both contracted until July 2023 and procurement must be completed and ready for use at the start of the acdemic year in August 2023. The solution will be used for approximately 800 learners and apprentices each year and working with a blended approach is an expectation from Awarding Bodies and Ofsted. Hosting 500 live learners. Hosting of archived learner files is required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686bab74-d359-46f8-ba21-0ef36d7f4d3e
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Mar 2023 - 18 Mar 2023 30 days
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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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