✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 8 Oct 2026, 17:02.
Opportunity overview
** 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.
Classification
CPV48190000 — Educational software package
Lots
Digital Assessment Platforms:£30m
Originality and Academic Integrity Tools:£30m
Standalone Secure Assessment Solutions - Online Proctoring and Remote Invigilation£30m
Planned procurement notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
A request for information (RFI) project supporting this notice will be listed in the 'current tender opportunities' page on the portal listed above. Please note that you may need to register your company, but this is free of charge and easy to complete.
Draft documents are made available within the project on the portal and in due course any responses that you provide should be be submitted via the portal too.
We ask that where possible, comments are made within the draft documents, but can be provided separately if preferable.
Responding is not mandatory and will not affect your right to bid when the tender is published. Any response provided will gratefully received, and can be sent at any time up until the deadline as stated on the portal.Open source ↗
Published notice details
Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.
Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
Proc2818
Status
planned
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Please note that the timetable for the tender is given in good faith, but is provisional and subject to change.
Call-off options are anticipated to be;
Direct Award via ranking
Desktop calculator (including additional/optional Functional requirements calculator)
Further competition
Submission terms
Electronic Submission Policy
notAllowed
Languages
en
Tender Period
Ends
26 Nov 2026, 23:59
Expected award period
Ends
1 Dec 2026, 23:59
Communication
Future Notice Date
26 Oct 2026, 23:59
Amendments
Entry 1
Description
** please note that the estimated date of publication for this tender has been amended to 26/10/2026, though this remains subject to change **
Id
095334-2026
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Digital Assessment Platforms:
Description
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.
Status
planned
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
36,000,000
Amount
30,000,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
Anticipated criteria;
Accessibility
Interoperability and portability
Pilots and proof of concepts
Artificial intelligence
Digital environmental sustainability
Implementation, onboarding and change support
Product roadmap, innovation and responsiveness
TNE and collaboration
Social value
Functional requirements
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Anticipated to be;
Financial and insurance
Data protection
Information security
Modern slavery
Environmental management
Quality management
Business continuity
Contract period
Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Nov 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Nov 2034, 23:59
Renewal
Description
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, elect to reopen the Framework no more than once in any rolling twelve-month period from the Commencement Date.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Originality and Academic Integrity Tools:
Description
Tools that support plagiarism detection, text similarity checking, and broader academic integrity workflows.
Status
planned
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
36,000,000
Amount
30,000,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
Anticipated criteria;
Accessibility
Interoperability and portability
Pilots and proof of concepts
Artificial intelligence
Digital environmental sustainability
Implementation, onboarding and change support
Product roadmap, innovation and responsiveness
TNE and collaboration
Social value
Functional requirements
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Anticipated to be;
Financial and insurance
Data protection
Information security
Modern slavery
Environmental management
Quality management
Business continuity
Contract period
Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Nov 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Nov 2034, 23:59
Renewal
Description
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, elect to reopen the Framework no more than once in any rolling twelve-month period from the Commencement Date.
Entry 3
Id
3a
Title
Standalone Secure Assessment Solutions - Online Proctoring and Remote Invigilation
Description
Solutions providing live, recorded or AI-assisted remote invigilation and candidate monitoring for online assessments.
Status
planned
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
36,000,000
Amount
30,000,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
Anticipated criteria;
Accessibility
Interoperability and portability
Pilots and proof of concepts
Artificial intelligence
Digital environmental sustainability
Implementation, onboarding and change support
Product roadmap, innovation and responsiveness
TNE and collaboration
Social value
Functional requirements
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Anticipated to be;
Financial and insurance
Data protection
Information security
Modern slavery
Environmental management
Quality management
Business continuity
Contract period
Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Nov 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Nov 2034, 23:59
Renewal
Description
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, elect to reopen the Framework no more than once in any rolling twelve-month period from the Commencement Date.
Solutions that restrict access to applications, websites and system functions during digital assessments to provide a secure testing environment.
Status
planned
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
36,000,000
Amount
30,000,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
Anticipated criteria;
Accessibility
Interoperability and portability
Pilots and proof of concepts
Artificial intelligence
Digital environmental sustainability
Implementation, onboarding and change support
Product roadmap, innovation and responsiveness
TNE and collaboration
Social value
Functional requirements
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Anticipated to be;
Financial and insurance
Data protection
Information security
Modern slavery
Environmental management
Quality management
Business continuity
Contract period
Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Nov 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Nov 2034, 23:59
Renewal
Description
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, elect to reopen the Framework no more than once in any rolling twelve-month period from the Commencement Date.
Entry 5
Id
4
Title
Learner-Centred ePortfolio Solutions:
Description
Directly purchasable ePortfolio systems that enable learners to collect, reflect on, and present evidence of learning, with integrated assessment and feedback functionality.
Status
planned
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
36,000,000
Amount
30,000,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
Anticipated criteria;
Accessibility
Interoperability and portability
Pilots and proof of concepts
Artificial intelligence
Digital environmental sustainability
Implementation, onboarding and change support
Product roadmap, innovation and responsiveness
TNE and collaboration
Social value
Functional requirements
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Anticipated to be;
Financial and insurance
Data protection
Information security
Modern slavery
Environmental management
Quality management
Business continuity
Contract period
Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Nov 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Nov 2034, 23:59
Renewal
Description
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, elect to reopen the Framework no more than once in any rolling twelve-month period from the Commencement Date.
Entry 6
Id
5
Title
Automatic Feedback and Grading Systems:
Description
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.
Status
planned
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
36,000,000
Amount
30,000,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality
Description
Anticipated criteria;
Accessibility
Interoperability and portability
Pilots and proof of concepts
Artificial intelligence
Digital environmental sustainability
Implementation, onboarding and change support
Product roadmap, innovation and responsiveness
TNE and collaboration
Social value
Functional requirements
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Anticipated to be;
Financial and insurance
Data protection
Information security
Modern slavery
Environmental management
Quality management
Business continuity
Contract period
Starts
1 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
30 Nov 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Nov 2034, 23:59
Renewal
Description
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, elect to reopen the Framework no more than once in any rolling twelve-month period from the Commencement Date.
Items and delivery
Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
48190000
Description
Educational software package
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
48190000
Description
Educational software package
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3a
Related Lot
3a
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
48190000
Description
Educational software package
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
3b
Related Lot
3b
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
48190000
Description
Educational software package
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 5
Id
4
Related Lot
4
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
48190000
Description
Educational software package
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 6
Id
5
Related Lot
5
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
48190000
Description
Educational software package
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Published documents
Entry 1
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
A request for information (RFI) project supporting this notice will be listed in the 'current tender opportunities' page on the portal listed above. Please note that you may need to register your company, but this is free of charge and easy to complete.
Draft documents are made available within the project on the portal and in due course any responses that you provide should be be submitted via the portal too.
We ask that where possible, comments are made within the draft documents, but can be provided separately if preferable.
Responding is not mandatory and will not affect your right to bid when the tender is published. Any response provided will gratefully received, and can be sent at any time up until the deadline as stated on the portal.
4 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
4 VERSIONS
1
013231-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
2
083202-2026Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·
3
083204-2026Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·
4
095334-2026Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Early-stage/planned Jisc framework for digital assessment and feedback software. It covers six planned lots: assessment platforms, academic-integrity tools, remote proctoring, lockdown browsers, ePortfolios, and automated feedback/grading. Supplier feedback on draft documents is optional; this is not an open bidding opportunity yet.
Who this may suit
Relevant to suppliers of education technology, assessment platforms, academic-integrity software, remote invigilation, secure assessment environments, ePortfolio systems, and AI-assisted marking tools.
Key points identified
Core solution scopeProvide a solution within one or more planned lots covering digital assessment, academic integrity, secure assessment, ePortfolios, or automated feedback and grading.Evidence: Lot descriptions specify the six solution categories and functions.
Security and learner-centred assessmentPlanned framework is intended to support effective, secure and learner-centred assessment practices.Evidence: Notice description: "high-quality assessment and feedback solutions that support effective, secure, and learner-centred assessment practices."
Supplier feedback on draft tender documentsOptional; comments may be annotated in draft documents or supplied separately through the eProcurement portal.Evidence: Notice states that vendor feedback is encouraged, responses are not mandated, and comments should be returned through the JSL eProcurement system.
93% approved-analysis confidence7 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Early-stage/planned Jisc framework for digital assessment and feedback software. It covers six planned lots: assessment platforms, academic-integrity tools, remote proctoring, lockdown browsers, ePortfolios, and automated feedback/grading. Supplier feedback on draft documents is optional; this is not an open bidding opportunity yet.
Who this may suit
Relevant to suppliers of education technology, assessment platforms, academic-integrity software, remote invigilation, secure assessment environments, ePortfolio systems, and AI-assisted marking tools.
Key deliverables
Digital and hybrid assessment platforms
Originality, plagiarism and academic-integrity tools
Remote invigilation and online proctoring
Lockdown browsers and secure testing environments
Learner-centred ePortfolio systems
Automated feedback and grading systems
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
7 criteria identified
Core solution scope
98% confidence
Provide a solution within one or more planned lots covering digital assessment, academic integrity, secure assessment, ePortfolios, or automated feedback and grading.
View supporting evidence
Lot descriptions specify the six solution categories and functions.
Security and learner-centred assessment
95% confidence
Planned framework is intended to support effective, secure and learner-centred assessment practices.
View supporting evidence
Notice description: "high-quality assessment and feedback solutions that support effective, secure, and learner-centred assessment practices."
Supplier feedback on draft tender documents
96% confidence
Optional; comments may be annotated in draft documents or supplied separately through the eProcurement portal.
View supporting evidence
Notice states that vendor feedback is encouraged, responses are not mandated, and comments should be returned through the JSL eProcurement system.
Detailed technical, financial and supplier selection requirements
98% confidence
Unknown pending the live tender and final tender pack.
View supporting evidence
Notice says tender documentation is nearing finalisation and all current information is subject to change.
Eligibility criteria
99% confidence
Unknown.
View supporting evidence
No final supplier selection or exclusion criteria are provided in the supplied notice.
RFI response effect on future bidding
99% confidence
Responding to the optional feedback exercise will not affect the vendor's right to bid when the tender is published.
View supporting evidence
Document L-1: "Responding is not mandatory and will not affect your right to bid when the tender is published."
Portal registration
90% confidence
Registration may be needed to access the RFI project and submit feedback; it is stated to be free of charge.
View supporting evidence
Document L-1: "you may need to register your company, but this is free of charge".
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated total value
85% confidence
Up to £30,000,000 GBP.
View supporting evidence
Process value_max is 30000000 GBP.
Pricing and contract terms
94% confidence
Draft pricing schedule and Jisc SaaS agreement are available for optional supplier feedback; final terms are unknown.
View supporting evidence
Notice lists drafts of the pricing schedule and Jisc SaaS agreement among documents open for comment.
Lot values
98% confidence
Each supplied lot record shows £30,000,000, but it is unclear whether this is a per-lot value or repeated overall framework value.
View supporting evidence
All six lot records state value_amount 30000000 GBP, while the process maximum is also £30,000,000.
Delivery
Delivery location
98% confidence
United Kingdom.
View supporting evidence
Delivery location is recorded as region UK, country United Kingdom.
Contract dates and duration
99% confidence
Unknown.
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Contract start and end dates are null in the supplied opportunity.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Procurement status
99% confidence
Upcoming early-stage/planned procurement; bidding should not be assumed to be open.
View supporting evidence
Display status is "upcoming", stage is "planning", and notice is a planned procurement notice.
Anticipated procedure
93% confidence
Open procedure.
View supporting evidence
Process procurement_method is "open" and procurement_method_details is "Open procedure".
Expected tender publication
94% confidence
Estimated 26 October 2026, subject to change.
View supporting evidence
Notice description: "estimated date of publication ... amended to 26/10/2026, though this remains subject to change".
Recorded submission deadline
82% confidence
26 November 2026 at 23:59 UTC; applicability is uncertain until the live tender is published.
View supporting evidence
Process and all lot records list submission_deadline 2026-11-26T23:59:00Z; notice says information is subject to change.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Planned procurement subject to change
99% confidence
Scope, timetable, commercial terms, requirements and final procurement documents may change before publication.
View supporting evidence
Notice states that all information is provided in good faith based on estimates and is subject to change.
Final tender requirements unavailable
98% confidence
Supplier selection criteria, certifications, insurance, evaluation detail, contract duration and final submission instructions are unknown.
View supporting evidence
Tender documentation is still nearing finalisation; only draft documents are referenced.
Value allocation ambiguity
98% confidence
The £30m figure appears both as the overall maximum value and on every individual lot, so lot-level value allocation is unclear.
View supporting evidence
Process value_max and each lot value_amount are £30,000,000.
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