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title: "(NU/1539) Supply, maintenance and support of a Digital Assessment System"
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# (NU/1539) Supply, maintenance and support of a Digital Assessment System

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2244bdf5-6289-49e6-be88-23f3eb3380f7

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## Summary

Newcastle University is seeking tenders for the supply, maintenance, and support of a Digital Assessment System. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category and is located in Newcastle, England. The current procurement stage is the open tender process, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for Friday, 1st May 2020, at 12:00 BST. The total value of the contract is £725,000, with the contract period starting on 15th July 2020 and extending until 6th September 2025.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in digital technology and educational assessment solutions to expand their market presence. Companies with experience in developing secure digital exam systems and those that can demonstrate innovative approaches to summative assessments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this opportunity, as the buying authority values diversity and the involvement of smaller suppliers.

## Notice

Newcastle University requires looking for a digital exam system to support the provision of authentic summative assessments in a secure digital environment. The University recently completed a market engagement stage (under PIN 2019/S 231-566529) and the purpose of this notice is to alert the market of this OJEU Open Procedure to invite tenders to meet the requirements as described in the ITT documentation. Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=a067c403-1b62-ea11-80ff-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1539. The deadline for expressing an interest is Friday 1st May 2020 at 12:00 BST.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52dc87dd-f4f1-42cd-9829-d70fcea20e14 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2020 - 6 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £725,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2020 at 11:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52dc87dd-f4f1-42cd-9829-d70fcea20e14
- 7 Apr 2020 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e52fad3c-ed50-4b01-a649-d87dc3819451

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52dc87dd-f4f1-42cd-9829-d70fcea20e14
  28th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e52fad3c-ed50-4b01-a649-d87dc3819451
  7th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=a067c403-1b62-ea11-80ff-005056b64545
  Link to portal advert to express interest

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