Planning

Exams management software and service

THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ANAESTHETISTS

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Planning

17 Apr 2018 at 08:37

Planning

16 Apr 2018 at 10:35

Planning

20 Mar 2018 at 09:45

Planning

05 Mar 2018 at 15:44

Planning

12 Feb 2018 at 09:31

Planning

09 Feb 2018 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal College of Anaesthetists is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for an "Exams management software and service". This initiative aims to modernise their exam delivery methods across multiple locations in the UK and internationally. The key engagement end date is set for 31st May 2018, and the College is looking to gather feedback from suppliers on how their products may address various requirements prior to the formal tendering expected in June 2018. This procurement falls under the education software category, specifically focusing on the development and implementation of software for both digital and paper-based exams.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses that specialise in educational software and services, particularly those with experience in exam management systems. Companies capable of offering off-the-shelf solutions that may require minimal customisation will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The expected benefits from this contract include enhanced testing systems which not only will improve the assessment processes for trainee anaesthetists but also alleviate the administrative burden on College staff. Suppliers with expertise in API integrations, candidate management systems, and statistical reporting will be particularly desirable in this competitive landscape.

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Notice Title

Exams management software and service

Notice Description

The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) is currently reviewing its exam delivery methods with a view to procuring a examinations system and service to manage a wide range of examination types (both digital and paper based) and to be delivered in a wide range of locations in the UK and globally. The College would like to hear from suppliers as to how their products and services might respond in general to each or all the eight key areas ahead a formal tendering for the provision of these services in June 2018: 1. Support for the administration and marking of digital and paper based exams with range of question types such as objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE), multiple choice questions (MCQs) and structured oral examinations (SOEs) 2. Exam scheduling and candidate management 3. Statistical reporting and analysis 4. Digital result publication 5. Import existing assessment materials 6. Question banking and web-based access for question authoring and version control. 7. Ability to integrate via APIs with other software including curriculum management applications, exam centre delivery software and event management platforms 8. The College is also exploring whether the initial scope of the service will include the provision of remote and secure invigilated computer-based testing conducted at managed premises across the UK and internationally. The key benefits are improving the assessment of trainee anaesthetists in the UK and globally through the provision of a robust, cost-effective, accessible and flexible exams systems and testing services as well as reduce the workload to College examiners and staff. Please note: * Please note the RCoA will not be considering purely bespoke solutions and it is expected that tendering organisations will have a track record in supporting and delivering similar requirements. Therefore we are primarily looking for an off-the-shelf solution which may require some customisation rather than a bespoke solution. * Any approach by a prospective supplier regarding this commercial opportunity with College employees or members other than through the route advertised in this notice may result in the bidder being disqualified. * This notice is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate expertise to outline their views and provide impartial information to the College with no commitment to themselves or the College and is not a call for competition at this stage. * Responses received as part of this exercise may be used to shape the College's final specification of system requirements and scope any resulting procurement process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7f441c-f93b-4f19-99e0-5c9a7e72535a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

72212190 - Educational software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ANAESTHETISTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1R 4SG
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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