--- title: "Online exams and assessment solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa4386e0-2a22-4af5-9aad-85ab1d0ebb02" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa4386e0-2a22-4af5-9aad-85ab1d0ebb02" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa4386e0-2a22-4af5-9aad-85ab1d0ebb02.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa4386e0-2a22-4af5-9aad-85ab1d0ebb02.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-01-15" --- # Online exams and assessment solution Buyer: LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa4386e0-2a22-4af5-9aad-85ab1d0ebb02 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa4386e0-2a22-4af5-9aad-85ab1d0ebb02) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa4386e0-2a22-4af5-9aad-85ab1d0ebb02.json) ## Summary The Liverpool John Moores University is planning a procurement process for an "Online exams and assessment solution" within the industry category of Industry specific software package. The engagement end date for market engagement is set for January 26, 2024. The university is seeking to address issues such as increased online exam frequency, security concerns, and high costs associated with in-person exam resources. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, and the due date for engagement is a key deadline in this process. This tender from Liverpool John Moores University presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the industry specific software package sector to compete for providing an online exams and assessment solution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this tender. Businesses with expertise in enhancing online exam security, managing exam frequency, and providing cost-effective solutions are well-placed to offer competitive proposals. Engaging with this tender can lead to business growth opportunities within the education sector, addressing emerging needs for secure and efficient online examination processes. ## Notice The Requirement The rapid adoption of an online modality of teaching and assessment that was universally adopted because of the COVID19 pandemic in 2020 has caused a transformation that appears to be persisting in some domains. One of the key areas in which this phenomenon is holding and proving to be problematic is in the space of online exams. There has been a notable increase in the delivery of exams using Canvas in recent years, with over 1500 taking place last year. Many of these are either unsecured online test using the Canvas quiz tool; others are assignments released and provided with an extended time window for completion. Some of the key issues identified in the present use of online exams at LJMU are. * Marked rise in online exam frequency. * Unsupervised, time-limited online exams with inadequate security measures. * Extended completion periods may exacerbate student anxiety and inequity concerns. * High costs associated with in-person exam resources and logistics. * Considerable organizational efforts invested in academic misconduct investigations. * Current online exam management strategies are expensive and not fully secure. * Generative AI technologies present significant sector-wide challenges. * Real risk of damage to institutional reputation. Additionally, there are a number of Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs) who have an interest in ensuring online exams are conducted to standards of information security. Additional information: LJMU are researching the market for this requirement. This is not a tender exercise. 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We will not respond to emails ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dae45b8-bfde-478f-b53b-1a3129a3e000 | | 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 | 15 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Jan 2024 | | 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 | LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L2 2QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48100000 - Industry specific software package ## Release History - 15 Jan 2024 at 10:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dae45b8-bfde-478f-b53b-1a3129a3e000 - 12 Jan 2024 at 10:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dae45b8-bfde-478f-b53b-1a3129a3e000 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dae45b8-bfde-478f-b53b-1a3129a3e000 15th January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home RFI doc ## Notice URLs - http://www.ljmu.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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