Planning

Online exams and assessment solution

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

15 Jan 2024 at 10:12

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Jan 2024 at 10:01

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool John Moores University is planning a procurement process for an "Online exams and assessment solution" within the industry category of Industry specific software package. The engagement end date for market engagement is set for January 26, 2024. The university is seeking to address issues such as increased online exam frequency, security concerns, and high costs associated with in-person exam resources. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, and the due date for engagement is a key deadline in this process.

This tender from Liverpool John Moores University presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the industry specific software package sector to compete for providing an online exams and assessment solution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this tender. Businesses with expertise in enhancing online exam security, managing exam frequency, and providing cost-effective solutions are well-placed to offer competitive proposals. Engaging with this tender can lead to business growth opportunities within the education sector, addressing emerging needs for secure and efficient online examination processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online exams and assessment solution

Notice Description

The Requirement The rapid adoption of an online modality of teaching and assessment that was universally adopted because of the COVID19 pandemic in 2020 has caused a transformation that appears to be persisting in some domains. One of the key areas in which this phenomenon is holding and proving to be problematic is in the space of online exams. There has been a notable increase in the delivery of exams using Canvas in recent years, with over 1500 taking place last year. Many of these are either unsecured online test using the Canvas quiz tool; others are assignments released and provided with an extended time window for completion. Some of the key issues identified in the present use of online exams at LJMU are. * Marked rise in online exam frequency. * Unsupervised, time-limited online exams with inadequate security measures. * Extended completion periods may exacerbate student anxiety and inequity concerns. * High costs associated with in-person exam resources and logistics. * Considerable organizational efforts invested in academic misconduct investigations. * Current online exam management strategies are expensive and not fully secure. * Generative AI technologies present significant sector-wide challenges. * Real risk of damage to institutional reputation. Additionally, there are a number of Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs) who have an interest in ensuring online exams are conducted to standards of information security. Additional information: LJMU are researching the market for this requirement. This is not a tender exercise. Please do not make contact with the buyer via email , all queries must be submitted via the In-tend portal. We will not respond to emails

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dae45b8-bfde-478f-b53b-1a3129a3e000
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

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 2024Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L2 2QP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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