FE content platform

contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06951bProcurement Act 2023planned

Estimated value

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

09 Jun 2026

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Description

*** Update: 09/06/2026 Please note that since initial publication, a decision has been made to review some of the requirements with a view that changes may occur. This will have a delay on the initial anticipated timetable with a tender more likely to be published early autumn. Any further updates will be communicated ahead of tender publication *** This opportunity Jisc seeks to establish a single-supplier framework agreement with a supplier to deliver a future-ready digital content platform for that supports Further Education (FE) institutions. The solution must empower learners and educators with engaging, adaptive, and sustainable content aligned to sector needs. The objectives for Jisc are to: • Provide cost-effective access to high-quality digital learning resources • Support personalised and adaptive learning through AI-driven tools • Enable flexible delivery models (hybrid, modular, micro-learning) • Align content with curriculum, qualifications, and future skills (including employability and digital literacy) • Ensure financial sustainability and ethical AI integration ** Please note that a PME Notice (UK2) was previously issued - see https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071018-2025?origin=Dashboard **

Scope

Reference
Proc2898
Total value
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Nov 2027 to 01 Nov 2029
Possible extension to 02 Nov 2029

Anticipated that the contract will comprise of a two year initial period, with a further two year extension option. (2+2)

Main category
services
CPV classifications
48000000
80200000
80300000
80400000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Technical- Technical weighting 80% (estimated) - Content - Platform - Learner engagement - Teaching staff interaction - Access and inclusion - Ethical AI - Support - Social value - Contract management *sub-criteria and sub-criteria weightings TBCquality80.00%
PricePricing weighting 20% (estimated) - Platform access - Indicative pricing *sub-criteria and sub-criteria weightings TBCprice20.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Jisc will rank all suppliers and invite only the three (3) highest scoring Participants to proceed to Stage 2 - ITT (though Jisc reserves the right to adjust the number of Participants invited where two or more submissions achieve tied scores.) Subject to amendment, a number of Pass/Fail criteria will be used, including Financials, Data Protection, Information Security, Business Continuity and Accessibility, plus scored selection criteria including sector relevance, solution maturity and readiness, and experience (each will receive a weighting but TBC).

Submission & procedure

Submission address
In due course, suppliers will need to register on Jisc's eTendering portal; https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISC This is free of charge and takes around two minutes. It is recommended that a generic email address is used. E,g, info@company.com
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure