Digital Assessment and feedback framework

JISC SERVICES LIMITED

Published: Sep 2, 2026

Updated: Sep 2, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on Cloud Services. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 30.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before November 4, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Further to our earlier UK2 notice, Jisc Services Limited (JSL) is nearing finalisation of tender documentation for the creation of a framework providing high-quality assessment and feedback solutions that support effective, secure, and learner-centred assessment practices. This UK3 notice is designed to better prepare interested vendors ahead of the live tender, providing details on tender process, anticipated timetables, and award criteria. Further, we are also encouraging vendors to provide feedback on some of the intended tender pack, namely drafts of; - the scope of requirements schedule - the functional requirements - the pricing schedule - the Jisc SaaS agreement (from which the framework agreement will be based upon) Versions of these documents are available for download via the JSL eProcurement system, and where the vendor chooses to respond, should be returned with annotation via the same system. All comments provided will be reviewed and JSL will use these to refine the tender pack as deemed appropriate. A response is not mandated and will not affect vendors from tendering a bid in due course. Please note that *all* information provided at this stage is given in good faith, based upon best estimates but is subject to change. End-to-end digital assessment solutions that support assessment creation, delivery, marking, moderation, feedback and analytics across digital and hybrid assessment environments, including paper-to-digital workflows where supported. Tools that support plagiarism detection, text similarity checking, and broader academic integrity workflows. Solutions providing live, recorded or AI-assisted remote invigilation and candidate monitoring for online assessments. Solutions that restrict access to applications, websites and system functions during digital assessments to provide a secure testing environment. Directly purchasable ePortfolio systems that enable learners to collect, reflect on, and present evidence of learning, with integrated assessment and feedback functionality.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 2, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 083204-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About JISC SERVICES LIMITED

JISC SERVICES LIMITED has issued 8 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: September 2, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by JISC SERVICES LIMITED in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £30,000,000 - £30,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 083204-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is November 4, 2026. You have 64 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.