--- title: "Luton Council Request for Quotation Assessor and e portfolio Initial Assessment tool web software solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-661c9fca-c837-4592-ae37-adf451b02403" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-661c9fca-c837-4592-ae37-adf451b02403" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-661c9fca-c837-4592-ae37-adf451b02403.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-661c9fca-c837-4592-ae37-adf451b02403.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL" published: "2023-02-01" --- # Luton Council Request for Quotation Assessor and e portfolio Initial Assessment tool web software solution Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-661c9fca-c837-4592-ae37-adf451b02403 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-661c9fca-c837-4592-ae37-adf451b02403) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-661c9fca-c837-4592-ae37-adf451b02403.json) ## Summary The Luton Council has initiated a tender process for a Request for Quotation regarding the procurement of an Assessor and e-portfolio Initial Assessment tool web software solution. The project involves engaging with qualified organisations to provide a software solution for managing learners, apprentices, and blended course delivery. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 21st February 2023. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 17th March 2023 and end on 18th March 2023. The main procurement category is goods, and the total contract value is £150,000. This tender opportunity from Luton Council presents a chance for IT service providers and software development companies to compete. Businesses specializing in consulting, Internet services, and support are well-suited to participate. The project is specifically seeking a solution for managing learners' e-portfolios and assessments, catering to approximately 800 learners and apprentices annually. Additionally, the solution must integrate with existing tools and meet the requirements of Awarding Bodies and Ofsted, with hosting services for archival learner files being a key necessity. ## Notice Please note this RFQ has a Expression of Interest window of between 31.1.23 and 10.2.23 17:00 hrs, documents are available to anyone expressing an interest , please be aware they we cannot extend the bid return date in the event that you have only just become aware of the opportunity , unless there is a common request or a majority of bidders have stated there is insufficient time allowed the return date will be as stated. Those wishing to be bid , gain access to this procurement opportunity , need to be registered on the Proactis Due North e commerce platform (this is free to suppliers) . procontract.due-north.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Luton Council is looking to engage with qualified organisations to quote for its e portfolio and assessor tool web software solution Project title: Assessor e-portfolio and Initial Assessment tool 1.1. Luton Borough Council is looking to engage qualified organisations to quote for : Luton Adult Learning (LAL) is a training provider that offers a blended approach to delivery of courses and qualifications allowing a mix of face to face and online opportunities. LAL currently use an Initial Assessment tool and e-portfolio which are supplied by the same organisation. LAL are seeking a software solution for managers, teachers, assessors and learners to be able to access a web based e-portfolio and for Initial Assessment tests to be sent out to potential learners. It would be preferable for the initial Assessment to integrate with the e-portfolio. Currently LAL uses Smart Assessor e-portfolio and SmartVLE Initial Assessment tool. These are both contracted until July 2023 and procurement must be completed and ready for use at the start of the acdemic year in August 2023. The solution will be used for approximately 800 learners and apprentices each year and working with a blended approach is an expectation from Awarding Bodies and Ofsted. Hosting 500 live learners. Hosting of archived learner files is required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686bab74-d359-46f8-ba21-0ef36d7f4d3e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Mar 2023 - 18 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 | LUTON COUNCIL | | Locality | LUTON | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU1 2BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton | | Local authority | Luton | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 1 Feb 2023 at 08:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686bab74-d359-46f8-ba21-0ef36d7f4d3e - 31 Jan 2023 at 12:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2c1636-bc88-4b75-ac12-606a3ea555b3 - 31 Jan 2023 at 09:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc63bee8-04ba-4272-bacd-c78db4ef6ca9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/686bab74-d359-46f8-ba21-0ef36d7f4d3e 1st February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa2c1636-bc88-4b75-ac12-606a3ea555b3 31st January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc63bee8-04ba-4272-bacd-c78db4ef6ca9 31st January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.luton.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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