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title: "PebblePad ePortfolio system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d646"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2025-10-29"
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# PebblePad ePortfolio system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d646

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## Summary

The University of Derby, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level, has concluded its procurement process for the PebblePad ePortfolio system, pivotal to enhancing the digital learning experiences of students across its various colleges. This procurement, completed via a direct award method, underscores the existing usage and integration of PebblePad within the university. The contract was awarded to Pebble Learning Ltd, signifying the importance of continuity in tools that facilitate planning, recording, and reflecting on learning outcomes. The contract begins on 29th October 2025 and extends until 30th June 2028, with the award notice published on the same day as the contract commencement.

This tender offers ripe opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology and e-learning solutions, particularly those small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to provide software packages and information systems. Companies looking to expand within the higher education sector are well-suited to benefit, as the procurement highlights an ongoing need for robust digital tools that support student learning and assessment processes. With delivery addresses spanning diverse UK regions, businesses with a broad geographical operating capacity are poised to leverage such contracts to enhance and expand their market presence within the education industry.

## Notice

PebblePad is the University core ePortfolio system with a range of tools to help learners plan, record, reflect on, and evidence their learning, and bring their learning journey stories together, primarily for assessment. E-portfolios form an important component of a high-quality student digital learning experience. PebblePad is used across all Colleges in the University.

### Procurement Information

PebblePad is the University core ePortfolio system with a range of tools to help learners plan, record, reflect on, and evidence their learning, and bring their learning journey stories together, primarily for assessment. E-portfolios form an important component of a high-quality student digital learning experience. PebblePad is used across all Colleges in the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069396-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £323,505 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEBBLE LEARNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 45111290 - Primary works for services
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2025 at 13:54 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069396-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069396-2025
  29th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derby.ac.uk
- http://www.pebblepad.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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