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Online Proctoring Awarded Contract

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jan 2021 at 14:13

Tender

23 Oct 2020 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is currently engaged in an open procurement process for an Online Proctoring service, formally initiated due to challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. This contract, valued at £88,114.40, is set to begin on 6th January 2021, with a duration of one year and an optional extension for an additional year. The tender period concluded on 16th November 2020, and the online proctoring service is essential for ensuring the integrity of assessments for accredited degree programmes in the IT services sector, specifically focusing on consulting and support services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services and software development. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for online exam invigilation and have experience in developing secure, effective online assessment protocols would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the increasing reliance on digital solutions in education, businesses with expertise in licence management and proctoring software development are in a prime position to engage with the University of Bristol and similar institutions looking to adapt to the new educational landscape.

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Notice Title

Online Proctoring Awarded Contract

Notice Description

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, traditional exams cannot currently take place as social-distancing measures have significantly reduced the University's capacity to host traditional exams on campus. Whilst most assessments can be completed using alternative methods, there is a requirement for some accredited degree programmes to protect any questions that are sourced from question banks and guarantee the integrity of assessment processes. To replicate as closely as possible the security of an assessment with live invigilation, it has been recommended that the University offers an online proctoring service for accredited degree programmes. Following an Under OJEU Open Competition, the University is awarding a one year (plus one year option period) contract to PSI Services for the provision of Online Proctoring services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b9cfe8d-2fc4-41b7-82e1-a89832089abc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa04347f-753a-487c-95f5-c059e79aed79
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£88,114 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,114 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2021 - 5 Jan 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tu19629@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+4401179289000

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PSI SERVICES (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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