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title: "Pebble Pad"
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# Pebble Pad

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6917aa0d-6e4c-4477-8d69-913f11122446

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of educational software services. The tender, titled "Pebble Pad," was part of a selective procurement method where the University aimed to call off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage concluded with an award, with Academia Ltd. being the successful supplier. The contract value is £281,238.49 in GBP, and the contract period is set to start on August 1st, 2023, and end on July 31st, 2026. The tender was located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for educational software services presents growth opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in providing technology solutions for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the suitability factor highlighted in the procurement details. Businesses offering similar educational software packages can leverage this procurement to expand their market presence and collaborate with universities seeking to enhance their digital learning environments.

## Notice

Pebble Pad is primarily used as a reflective portfolio platform and includes built in assessment and feedback mechanisms. Students are expected to collect evidence and reflect on the skills learnt throughout their programmes in the form of an e-portfolio. This online platform allows students to evidence professional competency and facilitates sharing assets and action plans with tutors and assessors. It can be used to Plan and prepare for learning, record and reflect on student experiences, and collect and curate evidence of development. It allows the University to meet the GMC and RCVS accreditation requirements for reflective learning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63ca96f6-52b2-45e4-b765-fc61e1a742d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £281,238 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £281,238 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48190000 - Educational software package

## Release History

- 17 May 2023 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63ca96f6-52b2-45e4-b765-fc61e1a742d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63ca96f6-52b2-45e4-b765-fc61e1a742d9
  17th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uclan.ac.uk

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