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title: "2652/MH - Handwritten Assessment Software"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# 2652/MH - Handwritten Assessment Software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f64bd9bd-e736-4b52-a393-eda6aaf53000

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the acquisition of a handwritten assessment software by the University of Sheffield, located in Sheffield, England. This contract, valued at £145,600, is part of the Software package and information systems category and was awarded under a selective procurement method via a direct award from the Software License Resellers Agreement framework. The contract spans from 23rd October 2020 to 22nd October 2024. The procurement was completed and the award notice was published on 17th November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in software development and technology solutions for academic institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete in this space, given the nature of the procurement and the buyer's preference for inclusive participation. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for remote assessment and digital education tools will find a competitive edge in this market.

## Notice

The University identified the need to purchase a software package to allow for the remote marking of handwritten assessments. The contract was awarded via Direct Award under Lot 4 of the Software License Resellers Agreement (SLRA) framework - reference no. ITS4032 SU. No expressions of interest are required, nor can be processed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9751edd-a76e-4027-8f2d-8250783eae7b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2020 - 22 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,600 |
| 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

- 17 Nov 2020 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9751edd-a76e-4027-8f2d-8250783eae7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9751edd-a76e-4027-8f2d-8250783eae7b
  17th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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