--- title: "Exams management software and service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a5428295-9cc3-4de0-b707-7820d5c43d7c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5428295-9cc3-4de0-b707-7820d5c43d7c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5428295-9cc3-4de0-b707-7820d5c43d7c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5428295-9cc3-4de0-b707-7820d5c43d7c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ANAESTHETISTS" published: "2018-04-17" --- # Exams management software and service Buyer: THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ANAESTHETISTS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5428295-9cc3-4de0-b707-7820d5c43d7c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a5428295-9cc3-4de0-b707-7820d5c43d7c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a5428295-9cc3-4de0-b707-7820d5c43d7c.json) ## Summary The Royal College of Anaesthetists is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for an "Exams management software and service". This initiative aims to modernise their exam delivery methods across multiple locations in the UK and internationally. The key engagement end date is set for 31st May 2018, and the College is looking to gather feedback from suppliers on how their products may address various requirements prior to the formal tendering expected in June 2018. This procurement falls under the education software category, specifically focusing on the development and implementation of software for both digital and paper-based exams. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses that specialise in educational software and services, particularly those with experience in exam management systems. Companies capable of offering off-the-shelf solutions that may require minimal customisation will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The expected benefits from this contract include enhanced testing systems which not only will improve the assessment processes for trainee anaesthetists but also alleviate the administrative burden on College staff. Suppliers with expertise in API integrations, candidate management systems, and statistical reporting will be particularly desirable in this competitive landscape. ## Notice The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) is currently reviewing its exam delivery methods with a view to procuring a examinations system and service to manage a wide range of examination types (both digital and paper based) and to be delivered in a wide range of locations in the UK and globally. The College would like to hear from suppliers as to how their products and services might respond in general to each or all the eight key areas ahead a formal tendering for the provision of these services in June 2018: 1. Support for the administration and marking of digital and paper based exams with range of question types such as objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE), multiple choice questions (MCQs) and structured oral examinations (SOEs) 2. Exam scheduling and candidate management 3. Statistical reporting and analysis 4. Digital result publication 5. Import existing assessment materials 6. Question banking and web-based access for question authoring and version control. 7. Ability to integrate via APIs with other software including curriculum management applications, exam centre delivery software and event management platforms 8. The College is also exploring whether the initial scope of the service will include the provision of remote and secure invigilated computer-based testing conducted at managed premises across the UK and internationally. The key benefits are improving the assessment of trainee anaesthetists in the UK and globally through the provision of a robust, cost-effective, accessible and flexible exams systems and testing services as well as reduce the workload to College examiners and staff. Please note: * Please note the RCoA will not be considering purely bespoke solutions and it is expected that tendering organisations will have a track record in supporting and delivering similar requirements. Therefore we are primarily looking for an off-the-shelf solution which may require some customisation rather than a bespoke solution. * Any approach by a prospective supplier regarding this commercial opportunity with College employees or members other than through the route advertised in this notice may result in the bidder being disqualified. * This notice is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate expertise to outline their views and provide impartial information to the College with no commitment to themselves or the College and is not a call for competition at this stage. * Responses received as part of this exercise may be used to shape the College's final specification of system requirements and scope any resulting procurement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7f441c-f93b-4f19-99e0-5c9a7e72535a | | 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 | 17 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 May 2018 | | 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 | THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF ANAESTHETISTS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC1R 4SG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48190000 - Educational software package - 72212190 - Educational software development services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2018 at 08:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7f441c-f93b-4f19-99e0-5c9a7e72535a - 16 Apr 2018 at 10:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7f441c-f93b-4f19-99e0-5c9a7e72535a - 20 Mar 2018 at 09:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7f441c-f93b-4f19-99e0-5c9a7e72535a - 5 Mar 2018 at 15:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7f441c-f93b-4f19-99e0-5c9a7e72535a - 12 Feb 2018 at 09:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7f441c-f93b-4f19-99e0-5c9a7e72535a - 9 Feb 2018 at 11:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7f441c-f93b-4f19-99e0-5c9a7e72535a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d7f441c-f93b-4f19-99e0-5c9a7e72535a 17th April 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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