Tender

Clinical Exams and Assessment Software

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

28 May 2025 at 15:30

Tender

21 Mar 2025 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, initiated a public procurement process for a project titled "Clinical Exams and Assessment Software" within the industry category of software package and information systems. The tender, identified as ID CU.1883.TH, was conducted under the legal framework of the UK's Public Undertaking, specifically applying Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement process, which was in the award stage and completed, aimed to address the need for a software solution to manage high-stake, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations within the College of Biomedical and Life Sciences. The process began in March 2025, with the submission deadline on the 16th of April 2025, subsequent evaluation by May 1st, and the contract intended to commence on the 5th of May 2025, spanning until September 2030. Despite initial progress, the award was ultimately cancelled on the 28th of May 2025 due to a duplicated notice.

This procurement opportunity provided a significant pathway for businesses specialising in developing robust, reliable software solutions aimed at education and examination processes. With a gross valuation of £582,834, the competitive flexible procedure allowed for open submissions where businesses could showcase their bespoke software capabilities, aligning with Cardiff University's criteria for quality, responsible procurement, and cost-effectiveness. Companies capable of navigating complex contract negotiations and delivering high-quality solutions to replace error-prone manual processes would have been well-suited to compete. The tender's cancellation opens the door for future opportunities when the need for such software is revisited, allowing firms to align their offerings further with the university's operational goals and technological needs.

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Notice Title

Clinical Exams and Assessment Software

Notice Description

Six schools in the College of Biomedical and Life Sciences assess their students' practical, clinical and communication skills using Objective Structured Clinical Examinations. They are high stake exams and form an essential component for clinical, regulated Programmes. Manual, paper-based processes and manual data entry present a high risk of human error, so a software solution is being sought.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f736
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028244-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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
£485,695 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£485,695 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Anthony Hale
Contact Email
halea3@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+442920879388

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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