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FE content platform

JISC

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04 Nov 2025 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by JISC, a public authority functioning under the sub-central government of the United Kingdom, involves a Request for Information (RFI) for a project titled "FE content platform". This falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on software packages, education, and training services. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with the deadline for engagement responses set for 28th November 2025. The project aims to explore emerging technologies, platform capabilities, and licensing models to inform future digital content for further education. JISC is based in Bristol, UK, and interested parties can reach out to Chris Hallahan for further queries about the process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software systems, secondary to adult education services, and training services to showcase their capabilities and potentially influence the future development of digital content platforms in the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this opportunity, encouraging diversity and innovation in technological solutions. Given that the procurement is currently an information-gathering exercise with no immediate contract awards, it provides businesses with a platform to introduce advanced technological solutions and establish relationships with a key UK educational authority.

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Notice Title

FE content platform

Notice Description

This Request for Information (RFI) is an information gathering exercise by Jisc and is a public, non-binding pre-market engagement exercise - it is neither a selection nor tender exercise; no evaluation, or contract award will result from this process. Its purpose is to help us understand emerging technologies, platform capabilities and different licensing models. The insights we gain from this process will inform the future direction of our digital content for FE, ensuring it continues to meet the needs of the sector. Please read the full RFI document for further information - please contact Chris Hallahan, chris.hallahan@jisc.ac.uk for access. Contract dates for future tenders/contracts, and values cannot be determined at this stage - where stated these are subject to revision.

Planning Information

Responses to this RFI can be sent at any time up until the deadline. Please read the full RFI document for further information - please contact Chris Hallahan, chris.hallahan@jisc.ac.uk for access.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071018-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

80200000 - Secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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