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PebblePad ePortfolio system

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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29 Oct 2025 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level, has concluded its procurement process for the PebblePad ePortfolio system, pivotal to enhancing the digital learning experiences of students across its various colleges. This procurement, completed via a direct award method, underscores the existing usage and integration of PebblePad within the university. The contract was awarded to Pebble Learning Ltd, signifying the importance of continuity in tools that facilitate planning, recording, and reflecting on learning outcomes. The contract begins on 29th October 2025 and extends until 30th June 2028, with the award notice published on the same day as the contract commencement.

This tender offers ripe opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology and e-learning solutions, particularly those small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to provide software packages and information systems. Companies looking to expand within the higher education sector are well-suited to benefit, as the procurement highlights an ongoing need for robust digital tools that support student learning and assessment processes. With delivery addresses spanning diverse UK regions, businesses with a broad geographical operating capacity are poised to leverage such contracts to enhance and expand their market presence within the education industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PebblePad ePortfolio system

Notice Description

PebblePad is the University core ePortfolio system with a range of tools to help learners plan, record, reflect on, and evidence their learning, and bring their learning journey stories together, primarily for assessment. E-portfolios form an important component of a high-quality student digital learning experience. PebblePad is used across all Colleges in the University.

Procurement Information

PebblePad is the University core ePortfolio system with a range of tools to help learners plan, record, reflect on, and evidence their learning, and bring their learning journey stories together, primarily for assessment. E-portfolios form an important component of a high-quality student digital learning experience. PebblePad is used across all Colleges in the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d646
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069396-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

45111290 - Primary works for services

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£323,505 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bidsupport@derby.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEBBLE LEARNING

Further Information

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