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Corrigendum-Digital Assessment and feedback framework
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The Digital Assessment and Feedback Framework procurement focuses on the procurement of comprehensive technology solutions that enable higher‑education institutions across the United Kingdom to design, administer, grade, moderate, and provide feedback on assessments in secure, learner‑centred, and data‑driven environments. The contract will be awarded through an open framework arrangement that Jisc Services Limited intends to reopen at least twice within the first eight years, allowing for incremental procurement of technology that keeps pace with evolving educational needs.
Key procurement lots cover a spectrum of assessment‑related capabilities. Lot 1 seeks end‑to‑end digital assessment platforms that support every stage of the assessment lifecycle—creation, delivery, marking, moderation, feedback, and analytics—across both digital and hybrid formats, with optional paper‑to‑digital workflows. Lot 2 calls for tools that detect plagiarism, assess textual similarity, and provide integrated academic‑integrity workflows. Lot 3 is split into two parts: 3a requests solutions for live, recorded, or AI‑assisted remote invigilation and candidate monitoring, while 3b demands systems that lock out non‑assessment applications and functions to create a secure testing environment. Lot 4 invites directly purchasable ePortfolio systems that enable learners to collect, reflect on, and showcase evidence of learning with built‑in assessment and feedback modules. Finally, Lot 5 seeks AI‑assisted or rule‑based technologies that automate or enhance the marking and feedback process for both formative and summative assessment tasks.
All supplied solutions must conform to the security, privacy, and interoperability requirements outlined in the Jisc Software‑as‑a‑Service agreement and be compatible with the UK’s higher‑education digital assessment standards as set out in the Procurement Act 2023.
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.
Estimated date of publication of contract notice: 2026-10-26T23:59:59Z
Contract location: UK
Communication: Please note that the timetable for the tender is given in good faith, but is provisional and subject to change.
Amendments:
Other additional information: ** please note that the estimated date of publication for this tender has been amended to 26/10/2026, though this remains subject to change **
Submission address and any special instructions: Please note that the timetable for the tender is given in good faith, but is provisional and subject to change.
Tenders may be submitted electronically: notAllowed
Award decision date (estimated): 2026-12-01T23:59:59Z
Lot: 1
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.
Lot value (estimated)
30.000.000,00 GBP excluding VAT
36.000.000,00 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 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.
Lot: 2
Description: Tools that support plagiarism detection, text similarity checking, and broader academic integrity workflows.
Lot value (estimated)
30.000.000,00 GBP excluding VAT
36.000.000,00 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 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.
Lot: 3a
Description: Solutions providing live, recorded or AI-assisted remote invigilation and candidate monitoring for online assessments.
Lot value (estimated)
30.000.000,00 GBP excluding VAT
36.000.000,00 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 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.
Lot: 3b
Description: Solutions that restrict access to applications, websites and system functions during digital assessments to provide a secure testing environment.
Lot value (estimated)
30.000.000,00 GBP excluding VAT
36.000.000,00 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 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.
Lot: 4
Description: Directly purchasable ePortfolio systems that enable learners to collect, reflect on, and present evidence of learning, with integrated assessment and feedback functionality.
Lot value (estimated)
30.000.000,00 GBP excluding VAT
36.000.000,00 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 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.
Lot: 5
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.
Lot value (estimated)
30.000.000,00 GBP excluding VAT
36.000.000,00 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 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.
Award criteria:
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | quality | 60% |
| Price | price | 40% |
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: En