Tender

(NU/1793) Supply of a Learning Analytics System

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

04 Jul 2022 at 15:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking to implement a Learning Analytics System, aimed at providing a visual representation of student engagement and academic progress for its approximately 28,000 students and 6,000 staff. This open tender, categorised under software and information systems, is currently in the tender stage, with expressions of interest due by 1st August 2022 at 16:00 BST. The contract is valued at £200,000 and will commence on 6th September 2022, running until 13th November 2027. The system must integrate various educational data and is expected to enhance decision-making regarding student wellbeing and curriculum development.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology and software solutions. Companies with existing off-the-shelf products suitable for educational institutions of similar size and scale are encouraged to participate, especially those that can demonstrate their system's capabilities in delivering user-friendly interfaces and robust data integration. The focus on well-being and academic support makes it particularly attractive for SMEs that can showcase innovative solutions tailored to the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1793) Supply of a Learning Analytics System

Notice Description

Newcastle University is looking to implement a Learning Analytics System to provide students and staff with a user-friendly, visual representation of data that demonstrates examples of students' learning interactions (engagement) and academic progress (attainment), that can inform students and staff about changes in behavioural engagement to signpost wellbeing and mental health support. Newcastle University has in the region of 28,000 students and 6,000 staff, the majority of whom will be using the system. The scope of this tender is for the supply and support the deployment of a Learning Analytics System to be used by all members of the University, including those located in our Branch Campuses in Malaysia and Singapore. In the first year of implementation, the Learning Analytics System will be piloted by a limited number of schools (at least one from each of the major faculties) with the aim to go live for students and colleagues by no later than November 2023. The University requires a system that will give students and staff visibility of useful information and data across different university services, exploiting synergies between these services to deliver valuable insights. The system must provide students and staff with a user-friendly, visual representation of data that demonstrates examples of their learning interactions (engagement) and academic progress (attainment), and to support conversations about/understanding of their learning journey. Furthermore, the system must support and expedite data-informed decision making in areas including, but not limited to, student wellbeing interventions and curriculum design/development. Although detailed technical and functional requirements are defined in the tender documentation, the University requires a system that offers the following features: * Comprehensive integration of data from various educational systems, including the University's virtual learning environment, Canvas. * An intuitive and easy to use interface * Enable standard and user-specific reporting * Facilitate full data export in multiple formats * Provide trusted data integrity and stewardship * Be robust and scalable - able to be rolled out widely across the University. Please note that tenders are only invited from bidders who have an existing off the shelf solution, deployed in an educational institutions of comparable size and scale (as detailed in the ITT documentation). We will not consider bespoke solutions. Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University etendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=fd139be5-81fb-ec11-8116-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1793. The deadline for expressing an interest is Monday 1st August 2022 at 16:00 BST.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d00185e9-9ee0-4d96-bfed-830ea96c50e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/337f1500-b850-45b5-a1c0-e1090e60eab9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Sep 2022 - 13 Nov 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Dave Anderson
Contact Email
dave.anderson@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912085360

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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