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Digital Assessment and feedback framework

JISC SERVICES LIMITED

Planned

Key facts

Closing date
Thursday 26 November 2026, 23:59 (UK time)
Buyer's estimated value
£30,000,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
Contract period
1 Dec 2026 to 30 Nov 2029
Procedure
Open procedure
Notice type
Planned procurement notice (UK3)
Arrangement
Framework agreement

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored

Lot 1

  • Quality 60% : Anticipated criteria; Accessibility Interoperability and portability Pilots and proof of concepts Artificial intelligence Digital environmental sustainability Implementation, onboarding and change support Product roadma…
  • Price 40%

Lot 2

  • Quality 60% : Anticipated criteria; Accessibility Interoperability and portability Pilots and proof of concepts Artificial intelligence Digital environmental sustainability Implementation, onboarding and change support Product roadma…
  • Price 40%

Lot 3a

  • Quality 60% : Anticipated criteria; Accessibility Interoperability and portability Pilots and proof of concepts Artificial intelligence Digital environmental sustainability Implementation, onboarding and change support Product roadma…
  • Price 40%

Lot 3b

  • Quality 60% : Anticipated criteria; Accessibility Interoperability and portability Pilots and proof of concepts Artificial intelligence Digital environmental sustainability Implementation, onboarding and change support Product roadma…
  • Price 40%

Lot 4

  • Quality 60% : Anticipated criteria; Accessibility Interoperability and portability Pilots and proof of concepts Artificial intelligence Digital environmental sustainability Implementation, onboarding and change support Product roadma…
  • Price 40%

Lot 5

  • Quality 60% : Anticipated criteria; Accessibility Interoperability and portability Pilots and proof of concepts Artificial intelligence Digital environmental sustainability Implementation, onboarding and change support Product roadma…
  • Price 40%
Conditions of participation (what you must show)

economic Anticipated to be; Financial and insurance Data protection Information security Modern slavery Environmental management Quality management Business continuity

Contract length and extensions
1 Dec 2026 to 30 Nov 2029. Extensions: This will be run as an Open framework. JSL shall reopen the Framework in accordance with Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023 and intends at a minimum of once within the first three (3) years, and at least once more in the successive five (5) year period. The Authority may, at its sole discretion…
How to submit
Please note that the timetable for the tender is given in good faith, but is provisional and subject to change. Electronic submission: not allowed.
Changes the buyer has announced
  • ** please note that the estimated date of publication for this tender has been amended to 26/10/2026, though this remains subject to change **
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Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
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Clarification questions
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Conditions of participation
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Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
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Area (ITL)
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UK4 and other notice codes
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Description

** please note that the esitmated date of publication for this tender has been amended to 26/10/2026, though this remains subject to change ** 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.

Lots (6)

  1. Lot 1: Digital Assessment Platforms:

    Value: £30,000,000 (excl. VAT)

    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.

  2. Lot 2: Originality and Academic Integrity Tools:

    Value: £30,000,000 (excl. VAT)

    Tools that support plagiarism detection, text similarity checking, and broader academic integrity workflows.

  3. Lot 3a: Standalone Secure Assessment Solutions - Online Proctoring and Remote Invigilation

    Value: £30,000,000 (excl. VAT)

    Solutions providing live, recorded or AI-assisted remote invigilation and candidate monitoring for online assessments.

  4. Lot 3b: Standalone Secure Assessment Solutions - Lockdown Browsers and Secure Assessment Environments

    Value: £30,000,000 (excl. VAT)

    Solutions that restrict access to applications, websites and system functions during digital assessments to provide a secure testing environment.

  5. Lot 4: Learner-Centred ePortfolio Solutions:

    Value: £30,000,000 (excl. VAT)

    Directly purchasable ePortfolio systems that enable learners to collect, reflect on, and present evidence of learning, with integrated assessment and feedback functionality.

  6. Lot 5: Automatic Feedback and Grading Systems:

    Value: £30,000,000 (excl. VAT)

    Solutions that automate or enhance assessment marking and feedback through rule-based, AI-assisted or machine-assisted technologies. These solutions may support formative or summative assessment by providing automated feedback, grading assistance, rubric-based marking or subject-specific assessment.