Notice Information
Notice Title
IDSX Project
Notice Description
Jisc has appointed a consultancy to assess the impact of our research on the participating HEPs in phase three, thus further promoting our findings and recommendations to the wider sector, Jisc is commissioning a fourth phase. In this TNE research pilot programme, we plan to continue our collaboration with 12 of our participating HE providers, to: Support the pilots in turning their institutional findings - together with engagement with our sector recommendations - into strategic action/improvement plans Report to the sector on the impact of our Global education and technology research on our pilots' TNE delivery. This report will include an agreed number vignettes of practice. This phase four of work will also give Jisc insights into what a future TNE consultancy offer for the sector might include.
Lot Information
Lot 1: Research, innovation, technology and management
Jisc has appointed a consultancy to assess the impact of our research on the participating HEPs in phase three, thus further promoting our findings and recommendations to the wider sector, Jisc is commissioning a fourth phase. In this TNE research pilot programme, we plan to continue our collaboration with 12 of our participating HE providers, to: Support the pilots in turning their institutional findings - together with engagement with our sector recommendations - into strategic action/improvement plans Report to the sector on the impact of our Global education and technology research on our pilots' TNE delivery. This report will include an agreed number vignettes of practice. This phase four of work will also give Jisc insights into what a future TNE consultancy offer for the sector might include.
Renewal: The dynamic purchasing system will run for a possible 5 year term from 1st November 2023. The initial one year term will end 31st October 2024 with the possibility of annual extensions for a further four years ending 31st October 2028.
Lot 2. Immersive and simulated technology servicesJisc is looking for suppliers who can deliver services and support in relation to immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), extended reality (XR), and immersive and simulated technologies supporting the emerging concept of the metaverse. We envisage that simulated and immersive content will be viewed on a wide range of devices and suppliers would demonstrate an awareness of accessibility standards. Additional information: Attached as document
Renewal: The DPS will run for a possible 5 year term from 1st November 2023. The initial one year term will end 31st October 2024 with the possibility of annual extensions for a further four years ending 31st October 2028.
Lot 3. Scholarly communications, information and library servicesJisc is looking for suppliers who can offer consultancy services support in the development and review of new forms of scholarly communication (including teaching and learning), information management, and related library technical solutions. Additional information: Attached as document
Renewal: The DPS will run for a possible 5 year term from 1st November 2023. The initial one year term will end 31st October 2024 with the possibility of annual extensions for a further four years ending 31st October 2028.
Lot 4. Research for digital transformation of teaching, learning, assessment and student experienceJisc is looking for suppliers who can provide expert support for research and development activities in the digital transformation of learning, teaching, assessment and the student experience. Additional information: Attached as document
Renewal: The DPS will run for a possible 5 year term from 1st November 2023. The initial one year term will end 31st October 2024 with the possibility of annual extensions for a further four years ending 31st October 2028.
Lot 5. Market horizon scan, trends, insights and competitor analysis researchJisc is looking for market research to understand the market trends, attitudes, behaviours and insights of specific market segments in the UK and internationally. Market segments may include end users such as students and researchers as well as staff. This research may include competitor analysis and an assessment of whether the market would support development of existing and/ or new technology-based products and services. Additional information: Attached as document
Renewal: The DPS will run for a possible 5 year term from 1st November 2023. The initial one year term will end 31st October 2024 with the possibility of annual extensions for a further four years ending 31st October 2028.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-03eca0
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011281-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Dynamic
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Restricted procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
80 - Education and training services
-
- CPV Codes
80000000 - Education and training services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £1,500,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £275,340 £100K-£500K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 1 Nov 2024Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 1 Feb 20242 years ago
- Contract Period
- 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2028 Over 5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Active, Cancelled
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- JISC
- Contact Name
- Claire Forkner
- Contact Email
- procurement@jisc.ac.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BRISTOL
- Postcode
- BS1 6NB
- Post Town
- Bristol
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLK South West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLK5 West of England
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLK51 Bristol, City of
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Bristol, City of
- Electoral Ward
- Central
- Westminster Constituency
- Bristol Central
Further Information
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