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Handwritten Assessment Software

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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24 Oct 2024 at 15:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has completed the procurement process for the provision of specific handwritten assessment software. This project, identified by the tender ID 4295/IT/LN/24, falls under the industry category for Software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000). The procurement, conducted via a selective method and utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded to Academia Limited. The value of the contract is £73,636 and it covers the period from 24th October 2024 to 23rd October 2025. Delivery will be limited to the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those capable of augmenting assessment software used within educational institutions. The selection of Academia Limited, an SME, highlights the suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises to compete successfully. Companies in the tech and educational software sectors could leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and demonstrate their capability in delivering specialised software solutions for academic assessments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Handwritten Assessment Software

Notice Description

Provision of specific handwritten assessment software for the University of Sheffield in order to allow proficient exam assessment. In regards to the current setup this is setup and established around the Crowdmark which is a bespoke system for this particular type of assessment. In relation to the relevant route to market a re-seller was selected to allow framework coverage and protection to both parties, so the SLRA agreement was utilised with the top ranked supplier selected on Lot 4.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c0054d4-7010-43eb-ab34-39c47feb1196
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26446e30-5b0f-455d-909f-80472fbcd088
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,636 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,636 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2024 - 23 Oct 2025 6-12 months
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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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