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Report on quantifying the technical debt in the UK higher education sector: Developing the financial evidence for collaborative efficiencies

JISC

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UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Jisc, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, has completed a procurement process for a report on quantifying the technical debt in the UK higher education sector. The direct procurement method, conducted without competition due to being below threshold, was finalised with the contract awarded to TPXimpact Ltd. The project, identified as Proc2803b, involved developing financial evidence for collaborative efficiencies in digital, data, and technology infrastructure across teaching, learning, research, innovation, and corporate management systems. Key project dates include the contract start on 9th April 2025, with completion expected by 15th August 2025. The contract is valued at £156,425, grossing £187,710.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, specifically those with expertise in digital infrastructure analysis and financial modelling within the higher education sector. Companies capable of collaborating with educational institutions to derive actionable, cost-effective solutions for technical debt management would particularly benefit from this procurement. Given the project's focus on efficiency and transformative outcomes, businesses with a strong track record in innovative and scalable solutions for the education sector could leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and contribute to significant sector-wide improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Report on quantifying the technical debt in the UK higher education sector: Developing the financial evidence for collaborative efficiencies

Notice Description

Jisc has appointed a consultancy to carry out the following: * Develop an approach to costing the technical debt of the current digital, data and technology infrastructure across teaching and learning, research and innovation and corporate management systems * Work closely and confidentially with a small group of representative higher education institutions to establish and test the approach (though Jisc isn't opposed to working with a larger group if it is feasible within the time and cost constraints of the project). * Participation and engagement will be supported by the UUK transformation and efficiency programme and Jisc's membership * Derive evidence to be able to identify the costs of maintaining the status quo, both capital and recurrent and * Develop a model for costing technical debt to enable institutions to derive pragmatic and credible evidence for investment in new and significant collaborative efficiencies across the HEI landscape.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050357
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015292-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£156,425 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 15 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
0300 300 2212

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TPXIMPACT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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