Tender

The provision of Digital Assessment Software

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

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Tender

19 May 2021 at 17:24

Summary of the contracting process

The ongoing tender titled "The provision of Digital Assessment Software" is being conducted by Birmingham City University, located in Birmingham, UK. This procurement falls under the educational software category and is valued at £550,000. The tender is presently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 18th June 2021. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and interested bidders can submit their proposals electronically or in writing via the designated submission method. The contract entails a dual model for digital assessments to facilitate both remote and on-campus examinations, reflecting adaptations made due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in educational technology, software development, and digital assessment solutions. Businesses that can provide high-quality software services for exam facilitation, remote invigilation, and technical support are particularly well-suited to compete. With the contract duration extending up to five years, and potential renewals, winning this tender could establish a long-term partnership with Birmingham City University, creating avenues for growth and further collaboration in the thriving education sector.

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Notice Title

The provision of Digital Assessment Software

Notice Description

Success+ (the Digital Assessment Centre) began in August 2019 as an 80 PC lab running digitised exams for courses across the University. Since covid-19, the Centre has adopted a model where it facilitates students taking exams from their home, offering various levels of remote invigilation. This facilitation involves the Centre offering the following to staff: the digitisation of exam papers, liaising with students, invigilation of exams, technical support, and training staff on how to mark using the digital assessment software. The Centre currently adopts a dual model where students without the necessary equipment, or who do have not a place to work from home, come to campus for their assessments (this is usually between 0 - 10% of students taking an exam). The University plans to continue using this dual model.

Lot Information

High Stakes System

Digital Software Services - please refer to the tender documents

Options: The University reserves the right to extend the contract by two one-year periods at its sole discretion

Medium Stakes System

Digital Assessment Software

Options: The university may offer two one-year extension periods at its sole discretion

Renewal: After a minimum of three and maximum of 5 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b2e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011127-2021
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 years, maximum 5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
David Melling
Contact Email
david.melling@bcu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1213317677

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 5JU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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