Award

Pebblepad

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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Award

03 Sep 2025 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Pebblepad contract, conducted by Nottingham Trent University, has reached the award stage, with Academia Limited being the successful supplier. This contract involves the supply of a personal learning and assessment system under the industry category of software package and information systems. Located in the East Midlands of the United Kingdom, this selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a CCS-compliant GCloud 14 Framework. The completed tender, valued at £289,476, encompasses a contract period from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028 and is not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and software development sector, particularly those with large-scale operations like Academia Limited. Companies specialising in educational technology solutions and those capable of providing systems for e-portfolio management would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement opportunities. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth and expansion within higher education sectors, offering pathways to establish enduring partnerships with prominent academic institutions like Nottingham Trent University.

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Notice Title

Pebblepad

Notice Description

Direct Award via CCS compliant GCloud 14 Framework. PebblePad is a personal learning and assessment system used in higher education to create and manage e-portfolios, allowing students to record and reflect on their learning, while enabling educators to set up assessments and track progress

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa0b1054-b835-440e-a050-39891fe6d010
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdb19cde-8faf-4ffb-acc9-a8537226df94
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£289,476 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£289,476 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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