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title: "e-PAD Framework"
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buyer: "MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY"
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# e-PAD Framework

Buyer: MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f99e678d-d9fc-4445-9ec5-2de53380b2d4

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## Summary

Middlesex University is leading the procurement of the "e-PAD Framework" tender, aimed at enhancing the assessment process for nursing students. This initiative falls under the higher education services category and is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method selected is a restricted procedure, with the tender currently in the active phase. The deadline for submitting proposals is set for 11 September 2019, while the contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 October 2020 and conclude on 30 September 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and educational technology, particularly those capable of delivering online solutions that can replace traditional paper systems. Companies that cater to the needs of higher education institutions, especially within the healthcare sector, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The collaborative nature of the consortium, which includes multiple universities, may lead to additional future opportunities as more institutions could opt to utilise the framework.

## Notice

The Pan London Consortium of Universities promotes best practice in nursing student placement assessment together with its healthcare practice partners. The following consortium members, representing approximately 10,000 nursing students, have agreed to use a framework approach to procure an online system to replace the current paper Practise Assessment Document (PAD) for nursing students: o Middlesex University (procurement lead) o Brunel University o Bucks New University o Canterbury Christ Church University o City, University of London o King's College London o Kingston University St. George's University of London o London South Bank University o University of East London o University of Greenwich o University of Hertfordshire o University of Roehampton o University of West London Other universities may choose to use the framework at a later date. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d04218-46bc-487d-bed2-955f6de65faa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW4 4BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Hendon |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2019 at 00:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d04218-46bc-487d-bed2-955f6de65faa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d04218-46bc-487d-bed2-955f6de65faa
  10th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mdx/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mdx.ac.uk

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