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Student Assessment/Diagnostic Evaluation Software Package

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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16 Jun 2025 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

In this procurement process, the University of Bedfordshire, located in Luton, UK, awarded a contract for a Student Assessment/Diagnostic Evaluation Software Package. This process falls under the services category within Subscription services, specifically focusing on Diagnostic Services. The procurement method used was limited, opting for an award procedure without prior competition. The contract saw completion in June 2025 with TET Limited, a software reseller part of the NHS SBS Framework IT Solutions 2. Operating within the region of UKH21, the procurement was assessed and awarded under the legal basis of CELEX with the code 32014L0024 and was notably conducted outside the directive’s scope. The contract value amounts to GBP 193,800, initiated through a direct award and signed on 16th May 2025.

This tender creates business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs involved in educational software solutions. As the procurement process foregoes the typical call for competition, it suggests potential openings for small to medium-sized enterprises adept in software solutions that can integrate with educational frameworks. Businesses specialising in diagnostic and educational support services stand to benefit the most, particularly those capable of providing tailored academic writing assessments. The partnership with TET Limited also indicates potential business avenues for companies that can align with established frameworks like the NHS SBS. Overall, companies in the educational services industry should consider ventures to cater to such niche requirements.

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Notice Title

Student Assessment/Diagnostic Evaluation Software Package

Notice Description

Diagnostic Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Service provides a study support service to students in two ways: WF (Writing Feedback) and CL (Connect Live) in both cases students are able to seek support from a writing specialist who is able to engage with students to examine and evaluate their academic writing skills.

Procurement Information

As Studiosity Ltd is not on any Framework, we have decided to Direct Award the contract to TET Ltd, who are current software resellers on the NHS SBS Framework IT Solutions 2 (Digital Workplace Solutions).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05492d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032553-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£193,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months 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 BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Raymond Coffie
Contact Email
procurement@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1582489216

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TET

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