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title: "Soft Market Testing for Provision of a Electronic Practice Assessment Document (ePAD)"
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# Soft Market Testing for Provision of a Electronic Practice Assessment Document (ePAD)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d824fce-b245-48ed-857c-1e432dcc3bae

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Soft Market Testing for Provision of an Electronic Practice Assessment Document (ePAD)." This initiative aims to explore available market solutions to support the implementation of new Education Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment, which will be enacted from September 2019. Interested parties should note that the engagement end date for this process is set for 3 April 2019. The procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, with a specific focus on software supply services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software developers and technology providers specialising in educational systems. Businesses that offer innovative e-learning solutions or electronic documentation systems, particularly those with experience in the health education sector, would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as they may find unique pathways to deliver tailor-made solutions that meet the University’s requirements for enhancing student experiences and compliance with educational standards.

## Notice

The University of Southampton is seeking information in order to understand available products in the market that will aid us in our decision making for the next phase of a procurement exercise. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) published its new Education Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment in October 2018. Health Sciences at the University of Southampton will be implementing the new curriculum from September 2019 and require a system that provides an electronic version for the Nursing and Midwifery students to record progress and achievements throughout their placements. The right solution will support the University of Southampton to deliver an excellent student experience and ensure compliance with the new education standards. Please note this is not a call for competition. Additional information: To access the full document set for this exercise please register or log in to the following tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2fac95f-99b2-4650-82b5-ea92bcc3d4e6 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Apr 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2019 at 09:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2fac95f-99b2-4650-82b5-ea92bcc3d4e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2fac95f-99b2-4650-82b5-ea92bcc3d4e6
  28th March 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home

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