--- title: "University of Sunderland - E-Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0e0e13e7-2650-4806-be9a-2a49d39f1223" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e0e13e7-2650-4806-be9a-2a49d39f1223" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e0e13e7-2650-4806-be9a-2a49d39f1223.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e0e13e7-2650-4806-be9a-2a49d39f1223.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND" published: "2018-10-03" --- # University of Sunderland - E-Assessment Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e0e13e7-2650-4806-be9a-2a49d39f1223 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0e0e13e7-2650-4806-be9a-2a49d39f1223) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0e0e13e7-2650-4806-be9a-2a49d39f1223.json) ## Summary The University of Sunderland is currently in the Tender stage of its procurement process for an E-Assessment platform, aimed at enhancing student experience through technology. This procurement is classified under the services category, specifically for software packages and information systems. The tender was published on 3rd October 2018, and the deadline for submission is set for 5th November 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 4th January 2019 and will last until 4th January 2022, impacting multiple campuses located in Sunderland, London, and Hong Kong. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software, particularly those that offer secure online examination platforms. Companies that are well-suited to compete include SMEs and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing cloud-based solutions with psychometric capabilities and device-locking features. By participating in this procurement, businesses can contribute to the transformative educational initiatives at the University while potentially expanding their market reach across the higher education sector. ## Notice The University of Sunderland is committed to the continuous development of student experience and education through technology enhanced learning. As such, the University is seeking to procure a secure online examination and assessment platform to be implemented across all four of the University's campuses (Sunderland city campus, Sunderland Sir Tom Cowie campus, London campus and Hong Kong campus). The University seeks to procure a web-based platform for students to complete multiple-choice question examinations online. The University require cloud based secure storage of a question database, student scores and examination papers, with a system that is capable of administering a variety of questions including: multiple choice, single best answer, extending matching, case study based, essay and rubric / OSCE and practical examination scoring among others. The system must allow students to use their own devices to complete the examinations, and must lock down each device, whether that be a student's or the University's, throughout the examination period. The University also require a system that provides psychometric capabilities, with the ability to select questions based on psychometric performance. Along with this, the University are seeking a system that allows online grading and marks release with the capability to integrate with other systems for marks transfer. To enable the University to implement this solution in line with agreed timescales, suppliers are asked to note and confirm their availability to deliver to the following key dates: o Go Live - 01/07/19 Additional information: Apply via UoS In-Tend Portal Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c353c3f-0427-42df-b58d-28556e03da28 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2019 - 4 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 48190000 - Educational software package ## Release History - 3 Oct 2018 at 15:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c353c3f-0427-42df-b58d-28556e03da28 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c353c3f-0427-42df-b58d-28556e03da28 3rd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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