Tender

(NU/1793) Supply of a Learning Analytics System

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

04 Jul 2022 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is currently conducting a tender process for the supply of a Learning Analytics System, aimed at enhancing the educational experience for approximately 28,000 students and 6,000 staff members. This procurement falls under the goods category within the software package and information systems industry. The tender is at the active stage with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 1st August 2022 at 16:00 BST. The selected system is intended to provide valuable insights into students' learning interactions and academic progress, with a pilot phase commencing prior to a wider rollout expected by November 2023.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software solutions, particularly those that offer off-the-shelf products already operational in comparable educational institutions. Companies that can demonstrate an ability to provide a user-friendly and visually intuitive system, capable of integration with existing platforms and offering data integrity, will be well-positioned to compete. Notably, the tender specifies that bespoke solutions will not be considered, focusing instead on established products that meet the defined technical requirements.

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Notice Title

(NU/1793) Supply of a Learning Analytics System

Notice Description

Newcastle University is looking to implement a Learning Analytics System to provide students and staff with a user-friendly, visual representation of data that demonstrates examples of students' learning interactions (engagement) and academic progress (attainment), that can inform students and staff about changes in behavioural engagement to signpost wellbeing and mental health support. Newcastle University has in the region of 28,000 students and 6,000 staff, the majority of whom will be using the system. The scope of this tender is for the supply and support the deployment of a Learning Analytics System to be used by all members of the University, including those located in our Branch Campuses in Malaysia and Singapore. In the first year of implementation, the Learning Analytics System will be piloted by a limited number of schools (at least one from each of the major faculties) with the aim to go live for students and colleagues by no later than November 2023. The University requires a system that will give students and staff visibility of useful information and data across different university services, exploiting synergies between these services to deliver valuable insights. The system must provide students and staff with a user-friendly, visual representation of data that demonstrates examples of their learning interactions (engagement) and academic progress (attainment), and to support conversations about/understanding of their learning journey. Furthermore, the system must support and expedite data-informed decision making in areas including, but not limited to, student wellbeing interventions and curriculum design/development. Although detailed technical and functional requirements are defined in the tender documentation, the University requires a system that offers the following features: * Comprehensive integration of data from various educational systems, including the University's virtual learning environment, Canvas. * An intuitive and easy to use interface * Enable standard and user-specific reporting * Facilitate full data export in multiple formats * Provide trusted data integrity and stewardship * Be robust and scalable - able to be rolled out widely across the University. Please note that tenders are only invited from bidders who have an existing off the shelf solution, deployed in an educational institutions of comparable size and scale (as detailed in the ITT documentation). We will not consider bespoke solutions. Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University etendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=fd139be5-81fb-ec11-8116-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1793. The deadline for expressing an interest is Monday 1st August 2022 at 16:00 BST.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Newcastle University is looking to implement a Learning Analytics System to provide students and staff with a user-friendly, visual representation of data that demonstrates examples of students' learning interactions (engagement) and academic progress (attainment), that can inform students and staff about changes in behavioural engagement to signpost wellbeing and mental health support. Newcastle University has in the region of 28,000 students and 6,000 staff, the majority of whom will be using the system. The scope of this tender is for the supply and support the deployment of a Learning Analytics System to be used by all members of the University, including those located in our Branch Campuses in Malaysia and Singapore. In the first year of implementation, the Learning Analytics System will be piloted by a limited number of schools (at least one from each of the major faculties) with the aim to go live for students and colleagues by no later than November 2023. The University requires a system that will give students and staff visibility of useful information and data across different university services, exploiting synergies between these services to deliver valuable insights. The system must provide students and staff with a user-friendly, visual representation of data that demonstrates examples of their learning interactions (engagement) and academic progress (attainment), and to support conversations about/understanding of their learning journey. Furthermore, the system must support and expedite data-informed decision making in areas including, but not limited to, student wellbeing interventions and curriculum design/development. Although detailed technical and functional requirements are defined in the tender documentation, the University requires a system that offers the following features: * Comprehensive integration of data from various educational systems, including the University's virtual learning environment, Canvas. * An intuitive and easy to use interface * Enable standard and user-specific reporting * Facilitate full data export in multiple formats * Provide trusted data integrity and stewardship * Be robust and scalable - able to be rolled out widely across the University. Please note that tenders are only invited from bidders who have an existing off the shelf solution, deployed in an educational institutions of comparable size and scale (as detailed in the ITT documentation). We will not consider bespoke solutions. Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University etendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=fd139be5-81fb-ec11-8116-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1793. The deadline for expressing an interest is Monday 1st August 2022 at 16:00 BST. Additional information: Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University etendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=fd139be5-81fb-ec11-8116-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1793. The deadline for expressing an interest is Monday 1st August 2022 at 16:00 BST.

Renewal: The contract is expected to commence as soon as possible in September 2022 ready to 'go-live' in November 2022. For the purposes of licensing, the contract will run for an initial 2 months from the go-live date, ending in November 2023. If the performance of the successful tenderer fulfils the expectations of the University during the initial 12-month contract period, then a further 24-month contract may be awarded to run from November 2024, subject to mutual agreement. A further two-month contracts may be awarded on the same basis, to give a maximum contract length of 5 years post go-live. Options will be taken up on or before 1 October 2024, 2025, and 2026 respectively.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034dce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018214-2022
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

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
4 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Mr Dave Anderson
Contact Email
dave.anderson@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912085360

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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