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title: "Handwritten Assessment Software"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# Handwritten Assessment Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c0054d4-7010-43eb-ab34-39c47feb1196

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has completed the procurement process for the provision of specific handwritten assessment software. This project, identified by the tender ID 4295/IT/LN/24, falls under the industry category for Software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000). The procurement, conducted via a selective method and utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded to Academia Limited. The value of the contract is £73,636 and it covers the period from 24th October 2024 to 23rd October 2025. Delivery will be limited to the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those capable of augmenting assessment software used within educational institutions. The selection of Academia Limited, an SME, highlights the suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises to compete successfully. Companies in the tech and educational software sectors could leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and demonstrate their capability in delivering specialised software solutions for academic assessments.

## Notice

Provision of specific handwritten assessment software for the University of Sheffield in order to allow proficient exam assessment. In regards to the current setup this is setup and established around the Crowdmark which is a bespoke system for this particular type of assessment. In relation to the relevant route to market a re-seller was selected to allow framework coverage and protection to both parties, so the SLRA agreement was utilised with the top ranked supplier selected on Lot 4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26446e30-5b0f-455d-909f-80472fbcd088 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2024 - 23 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,636 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,636 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26446e30-5b0f-455d-909f-80472fbcd088

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26446e30-5b0f-455d-909f-80472fbcd088
  24th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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