Award

Pebble Pad

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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Award

17 May 2023 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire has completed a tender process for the procurement of an educational software package titled "Pebble Pad". This procurement falls under the goods category and was awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £281,238.49 GBP, was signed on 17th May 2023. Academia Ltd. is the active supplier for this contract.

This tender for the "Pebble Pad" software presents business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in educational software solutions. Companies with expertise in providing reflective portfolio platforms and assessment mechanisms would be well-suited to compete. The University of Central Lancashire, as the buying organisation, aims to meet accreditation requirements for reflective learning through this procurement, creating a niche market for businesses in the education technology sector.

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Notice Title

Pebble Pad

Notice Description

PebblePad is primarily used as a reflective portfolio platform and includes built in assessment and feedback mechanisms. Students are expected to collect evidence and reflect on the skills learnt throughout their programmes in the form of an e-portfolio. This online platform allows students to evidence professional competency and facilitates sharing assets and action plans with tutors and assessors. It can be used to Plan and prepare for learning, record and reflect on student experiences, and collect and curate evidence of development. It allows the University to meet the GMC and RCVS accreditation requirements for reflective learning.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PebblePad is primarily used as a reflective portfolio platform and includes built in assessment and feedback mechanisms. Students are expected to collect evidence and reflect on the skills learnt throughout their programmes in the form of an e-portfolio. This online platform allows students to evidence professional competency and facilitates sharing assets and action plans with tutors and assessors. It can be used to Plan and prepare for learning, record and reflect on student experiences, and collect and curate evidence of development. It allows the University to meet the GMC and RCVS accreditation requirements for reflective learning.

Procurement Information

Software Licence Resellers SUPC Framework ITS4042 SU Lot 4 Academia as a Direct Award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c975
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014049-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£281,238 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
Graham Fox
Contact Email
gfox2@uclan.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1772201201

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2HE
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD45 Mid Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

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