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Student assessment software

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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19 Jul 2022 at 07:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has successfully completed a tender process for the procurement of student assessment software, valued at £49,575.65. The award, classified under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code 48000000), falls under the direct procurement method as a single tender action below threshold. The contract will run from 1st August 2022 to 31st July 2023, with the tender period concluding on 12th July 2022. This procurement is located in Luton, England.

This tender provides a lucrative opportunity for technology firms, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs), seeking to deliver innovative software solutions for educational institutions. Competitors should possess expertise in developing assessment tools that integrate with existing educational platforms, like the ones similar to Turnitin LLC, the awarded supplier. Businesses with capabilities in analytics and educational software are particularly well-suited to explore opportunities within this space.

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Notice Title

Student assessment software

Notice Description

Turnitin is a tool which is linked into BREO units and it provides an analysis of students' assessments, PhD research work and other institutional publications. It compares submissions against a significant database of: students' submissions, work submitted on behalf of students by staff, paywalled content, internet content, e-books and journal content not publically available,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e66dc914-fab0-4ec6-acda-f9387aa5e749
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87d7786f-3fe3-49a1-ab47-c97749718e3f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£49,575 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,575 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNITIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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