Award

Pebble Pad

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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Award

17 May 2023 at 11:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of educational software services. The tender, titled "Pebble Pad," was part of a selective procurement method where the University aimed to call off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage concluded with an award, with Academia Ltd. being the successful supplier. The contract value is £281,238.49 in GBP, and the contract period is set to start on August 1st, 2023, and end on July 31st, 2026. The tender was located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for educational software services presents growth opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in providing technology solutions for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the suitability factor highlighted in the procurement details. Businesses offering similar educational software packages can leverage this procurement to expand their market presence and collaborate with universities seeking to enhance their digital learning environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pebble Pad

Notice Description

Pebble Pad is primarily used as a reflective portfolio platform and includes built in assessment and feedback mechanisms. Students are expected to collect evidence and reflect on the skills learnt throughout their programmes in the form of an e-portfolio. This online platform allows students to evidence professional competency and facilitates sharing assets and action plans with tutors and assessors. It can be used to Plan and prepare for learning, record and reflect on student experiences, and collect and curate evidence of development. It allows the University to meet the GMC and RCVS accreditation requirements for reflective learning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6917aa0d-6e4c-4477-8d69-913f11122446
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63ca96f6-52b2-45e4-b765-fc61e1a742d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£281,238 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£281,238 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2HE
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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