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title: "Framework for the Provision of Assessment Tools for the University of Birmingham"
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# Framework for the Provision of Assessment Tools for the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb6f6ef8-c1db-4614-814b-db13a964a2d4

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is looking to establish a framework for the provision of assessment tools, split into two Lots focusing on STEM assessments and scaffolded student support. The tender, with ID FRAM593/23, is currently at the 'active' stage and has a value of £300,000 GBP. The procurement method is 'selective' with a tender period ending on 12th January 2024. The contract is set to start on 1st April 2024 and end on 1st April 2028, and the delivery address is in postal code B15 2TT. This opportunity falls under the 'Market and economic research; polling and statistics' industry category.

This tender opportunity by THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM can benefit businesses providing cloud-hosted assessment and feedback tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The University seeks solutions to enhance its assessment processes across various disciplines starting from August 2024. Businesses interested in offering specialized tools for STEM assessments or supporting students during the assessment journey should consider participating in this restricted procurement procedure.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham has a requirement for one or more cloud-hosted assessment and feedback tools to support our wide range of disciplines, assessment types, and feedback processes, to be in use from August 2024. This tender opportunity is split into two Lots for which tenderers are able to bid or one or both Lots as detailed below: Lot 1 is for a tool to support STEM assessments, particularly in regards to marking features. Lot 2 is for a tool to offer scaffolded student support during the assessment journey. Please see additional information within the tender documentation via the following link: https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8346f859-7a52-4309-8bdb-29bbecd86a91 |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 1 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2023 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8346f859-7a52-4309-8bdb-29bbecd86a91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8346f859-7a52-4309-8bdb-29bbecd86a91
  8th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

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