FE content platform
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
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Lots
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Published
11 May 2026
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Description
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 Aug 2027 to 01 Aug 2029Possible extension to 02 Aug 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
- 48000000802000008030000080400000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 TBC | quality | 80.00% |
| Price | Pricing weighting 20% (estimated) - Platform access - Indicative pricing *sub-criteria and sub-criteria weightings TBC | price | 20.00% |
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 2 minutes. It is recommended that a generic email address is used. E,g, info@company.com
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure