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Provision of Digital Learning Assessment Development and Technical Support Services

LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2026 at 12:24

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 10:49

Tender

19 Mar 2026 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the "Provision of Digital Learning Assessment Development and Technical Support Services." The tender was initiated to support international research programmes through digital tools for student learning assessments, particularly in African contexts. The procurement method was open competition, and the contract, awarded on 3rd April 2026, is active for up to five years with possible extensions. The awarded services will be delivered in Kenya and Uganda, focusing on educational software development and training services. This tender falls under the services category in sub-central government and provides support through technical services.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs that specialise in educational software development and training, particularly those with expertise in international and multicultural contexts. Given the scope of work, businesses that can adapt digital learning assessments to multilingual environments and provide technical support for research projects would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The sector is ripe for innovation, as the demand for digital platforms in low-and-middle-income countries calls for adaptable and scalable solutions. Engaging in such projects can lead to partnerships with educational institutions engaged in global research initiatives, fostering comprehensive development in digital learning tools and methodologies.

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Notice Title

Provision of Digital Learning Assessment Development and Technical Support Services

Notice Description

LSTM undertakes a range of international research programmes that require the development and deployment of digital tools for assessing student learning including foundational skills in reading and math, tracking of student attendance and school learning assessments. LSTM is seeking to appoint a specialist provider to deliver technical services including assessment development and adaptation to African contexts and languages, configuration of a digital data collection platform appropriate for low-and middle-income country contexts, training, and technical support for research teams. The contract will operate on a call-off basis over a period of up to five years to support current and future projects.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of two (2) occasions, for a period of up to one (1) year on each occasion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034693-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72212190 - Educational software development services

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2026 - 3 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5QA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TANGERINE CENTRAL

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