Tender

The provision of Digital Assessment Software

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

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20 May 2021 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City University is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for "The provision of Digital Assessment Software", classified under the educational software package industry category. The procurement aims to enhance digital exam facilitation that began in August 2019 and has evolved due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline for responding to this tender is not explicitly stated but parties interested should consult the provided links. The university is located at University House, Bartholomew Row, Birmingham, B5 5JU, United Kingdom, and for further details, individuals can contact David Melling via email at david.melling@bcu.ac.uk or by phone at +44 1213317677.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational technologies, particularly those specialising in software development, exam management systems, and remote invigilation solutions. Companies with a background in providing digital assessment tools tailored for higher education institutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The dual model of assessment highlighted also opens avenues for businesses that can offer innovative hardware or remote support services to enhance students' examination experiences.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b361
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011247-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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