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UOW994 - Digital Teaching, Assessment & Media Platform

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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Planning

13 Jul 2026 at 15:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester is in the planning stage of a tender process titled "UOW994 - Digital Teaching, Assessment & Media Platform". This procurement falls under the category of educational software packages, specifically aiming to enhance digital teaching resources at the University. Located in Worcester, United Kingdom, the procurement process seeks to implement a platform supporting the recording, management, assessment, and retention of teaching and learning media. The procurement is currently at the market engagement phase, with a supplier open day scheduled for 22 July 2026. Interested parties are given until 4 August 2026 to engage in this opportunity, which will follow the UKPGA legal framework and may commence as early as September 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software solutions, particularly those with the capability to develop secure and manageable digital platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing software to educational institutions will find this opportunity appealing due to their suitability criteria. Engaging with this tender could provide entry into a long-term partnership with the University, potentially secure through renewals up to 2032, thereby ensuring a steady avenue for growth and innovation within the academic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UOW994 - Digital Teaching, Assessment & Media Platform

Notice Description

Pre Market Engagement only The University is seeking a digital teaching, assessment and media platform capability to support the recording, management, assessment, publication and retention of teaching and learning media across the institution. The future provision must support teaching staff, students, professional services and relevant academic teams by providing a secure, accessible and manageable way to capture teaching sessions, submit and assess recorded student work, host reusable media resources, and manage institutional media content in line with data protection, intellectual property and retention obligations.

Planning Information

The University is seeking a digital teaching, assessment and media platform capability to support the recording, management, assessment, publication and retention of teaching and learning media across the institution. The future provision must support teaching staff, students, professional services and relevant academic teams by providing a secure, accessible and manageable way to capture teaching sessions, submit and assess recorded student work, host reusable media resources, and manage institutional media content in line with data protection, intellectual property and retention obligations. A supplier open day (via teams) will be held on 22 July 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065778-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 202712 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2027 - 2 Sep 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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