Planning

Computer Based Exam System - Soft Market Testing Exercise

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Planning

30 Nov 2016 at 12:59

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is conducting a soft market testing exercise titled "Computer Based Exam System" as part of its procurement process, currently in the planning stage. This initiative aims to explore potential options for replacing the existing computer-based examination system used by approximately 38,000 students. Interested parties can submit their responses to the Soft Market Testing Exercise (SMTE) Questionnaire until 13th January 2017 at 12:00 noon. The organisation is inviting information on systems that support formative and summative assessments and can integrate with existing university systems. The engagement end date for inquiries is 23rd February 2018.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and IT solutions, particularly those with expertise in educational technologies. Companies that provide scalable examination systems capable of managing large user volumes, as well as those experienced in integrating solutions with platforms like Banner or QuestionMark Perception, would be particularly well-suited to participate. By engaging in this process, businesses can potentially influence the final specifications, positioning themselves for future contracts related to the university's examination systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Computer Based Exam System - Soft Market Testing Exercise

Notice Description

The University of Southampton is currently exploring a range of Computer Based Exam System options in order to scope the specification requirements for the replacement of its current system. The current system is used by numerous students, tutors, invigilators, Exams Office staff and is supported by the University's internal IT department. The University is keen to explore all options that may be currently available in the marketplace and, as part of this process, is conducting a soft market testing exercise to identify system solution(s) that must include the following: 1. Formative and summative assessments 2. Range of question types 3. Ability to cope with approximately 38,000 students taking approximately 10,000 tests per year and scalable to support future growth beyond this 4. Ability to import existing assessment materials from QuestionMark Perception 5. Ability to integrate with Banner and other University systems Interested parties are invited to complete and return the Soft Market Testing Exercise (SMTE) Questionnaire providing information on any available system(s) which the believe are capable of meeting these requirements, or details of any alternative solution which the consider would meet the University's requirements be another method. The deadline for the receipt of completed SMTE Questionnaires is 13th January 2017 (12.00 noon). Responses received as part of this exercise shall be used to shape the University's final specification of system requirements and scope any resulting procurement process. Please Note: This SMTE is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate expertise to outline their views and provide impartial information to the University with no commitment to themselves or the University. This is not a call for competition at this stage. Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton) to manage this SMTE and to communicate with interested parties. All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from the In-Tend portal. The University will not be issuing hard copy documents to organisations and all communications with the University including the submission of SMTE Questionnaires will be conducted via the In-Tend portal. If you are not already registered with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the SMTE Questionnaire. Once you have logged in, click on Current Tenders and locate the relevant project. You will then be able to register your interest against the project and access all documentation. To submit your return, please follow the instructions below: 1. Log In 2. Click Tenders 3. Locate the relevant project 4. View Details 5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. SMTE Questionnaire) 6. Click on the Attach Documents button and upload your return. 7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the My Tender Return panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return. 8. Click the red Submit Return button. Please note that, to preserve the integrity of the SMTE procedure, all queries must made be via the correspondence function within the In-Tend portal. The deadline for the receipt of completed SMTE Questionnaires is Friday 13th January 2017 (12.00 noon).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e24ef2cb-60f5-4463-a5a8-e35849f45f45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72c8a97f-63bc-4abf-a20d-adf6c93e0233
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
tenders@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380 595000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

Notice Documents

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