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Digital Transformation and Research & Innovation Consultancy Open Framework

JISC

Open Closes in 19 days

Key facts

Closing date
Thursday 5 November 2026, 12:00 (UK time) Closes in 19 days
Buyer's estimated value
£1,000,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
Clarification questions deadline
27 October 2026, 12:00
Contract period
1 Mar 2027 to 28 Feb 2030
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes
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

  • Completeness Check : This is pass/fail requirement carried out in Stage 1.
  • Excluded/ Excludable suppliers : This is pass/fail requirement carried out in Stage 1.
  • Conditions of Participation : This is pass/fail requirement carried out in Stage 1.
  • Competency and experience : This is pass/fail requirement carried out in Stage 1.
  • Stage 2 Interview : To evaluate the Supplier's soft skills through competency-based questions, requiring examples that demonstrate their experience and capability.

Lot 2

  • Completeness Check : This is pass/fail requirement carried out in Stage 1.
  • Excluded/ Excludable suppliers : This is pass/fail requirement carried out in Stage 1.
  • Conditions of Participation : This is pass/fail requirement carried out in Stage 1.
  • Competency and experience : This is pass/fail requirement carried out in Stage 1.
  • Stage 2 Interview : To evaluate the Supplier's soft skills through competency-based questions, requiring examples that demonstrate their experience and capability.
Conditions of participation (what you must show)
None published in the notice. They may be in the tender documents.
Contract length and extensions
1 Mar 2027 to 28 Feb 2030.
How to submit
Through uk.eu-supply.com ↗ (the buyer's own portal). Electronic submission: allowed.
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
New to public tenders? Plain-English guide to this page
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
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
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
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

Jisc is establishing a Framework to enable it access to specialist consultants, with expertise in digital transformation, libraries and research & innovation in the UK non-profit organisation sector (tertiary education, charities, funding). Jisc consultancy supports a range of organisations through the development and implementation of digital leadership, digital transformation, and research and innovation initiatives. To enhance the delivery of these services to its members, Jisc requires external consultants to collaborate in providing strategic and operational expertise across all areas of business.

Lots (2)

  1. Lot 1: Digital Transformation

    Value: £1,000,000 (excl. VAT)

    Digital and organisational change across learning, teaching and assessment, student experience and support, training, research, knowledge management and digital and physical infrastructure. Consultancy work can help organisations with strategy development and review, organisational planning and review of systems, services, information and data management to inform investment priorities and future...

  2. Lot 2: Research and Innovation

    Value: £1,000,000 (excl. VAT)

    Digital and data research infrastructure strategy and operational development in higher education and publicly funded research and related partnerships across sectors. Research management strategy and operational development in higher education and publicly funded research and related partnerships across sectors. Scholarly communications in higher education and publicly funded research and related...