Tender

Tender for the provision of Examinations Workflow Management System

UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 15:30

Planning

20 Aug 2025 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of West London has initiated a tender process for the provision of an Examinations Workflow Management System specifically for the London College of Music Examinations. This contract aims to enhance and streamline their current system, covering a wide range of examination types and activities. The process is open, targeting the software package and information systems industry, with a significant focus on industry-specific solutions, and will be conducted primarily in the United Kingdom. The deadline to submit tenders is 1st December 2025, which follows an enquiry period ending on 12th November 2025. The awarded contract will commence on 31st January 2026 with options for renewal, indicating a potential term extending up to January 2033.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in education technology and SaaS platforms with complex workflows. It's suitable for SMEs due to the selection criteria and provides avenues for long-term collaboration, considering the potential extension options. Enterprises with strong capabilities in functionalities such as session scheduling, digital examinations, CRM integration, and secure data management could significantly benefit and expand their client base through successful execution. The focus on value aspects such as compliance, aesthetics, and social impact presents additional dimensions for competitive differentiation.

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Notice Title

Tender for the provision of Examinations Workflow Management System

Notice Description

This opportunity sits within the London College of Music Examinations (LCME). Established in 1887, LCME offer globally recognised qualifications and awards in music, drama, communications and creative media. The current LCME Examination Management System is a comprehensive SaaS platform that supports the following activities via 3 separate systems: - Face to Face Exams - Written Theory Exams - Digital Recorded Exams - Digital Live Exams - Digital Theory Exams - Publications - CRM The system(s) serves a global user base with complex workflows spanning booking, scheduling assessment, certification and reporting. LCME now wish to further streamline and enhance the exam lifecycle and require a system(s) to manage the exam lifecycle from candidate entry through to assessment and award delivery. LCME require a supplier(s) to deliver two interlinked systems: an Exam Management Platform and a Digital Hosting Solution. This requirement is split into 2 lots.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: Possible additional software functionality if required

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions at the discretion of UWL

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=97250&B= This is not a call for competition. The Engagement process will include discussions with all interested suppliers on LCME’s current operations and high-level requirements, followed by product demonstrations and standardised questions on topic shared below. Sessions may be delivered as one extended meeting or two shorter meetings with key business stakeholders. • Product capability and functional fit • Technical and security considerations • User accessibility • Commercial and licensing model • Implementation and support If you are interested in being part of this Market Engagement, please contact UWL to arrange the session. Please use the messaging function on our eSourcing system EU Supply. Please find the link below: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=uwl Please navigate to the correct project - Market Engagement for the provision of Examinations Workflow Management System Sessions need to have taken place by Friday 5th September

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ae6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069063-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W5 2NU
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI73 Ealing
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ealing
Electoral Ward
Ealing Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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