Official UK procurement notice
IDSX Project · UK public procurement notice
Authority: Jisc (Public body)
What is being bought5 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionJisc has appointed a consultancy to assess the impact of our research on the participating HEPs in phase three, thus further promoting our findings and recommendations to the wider sector, Jisc is commissioning a fourth phase. In this TNE research pilot programme, we plan to continue our collaboration with 12 of our participating HE providers, to:
Support the pilots in turning their institutional findings - together with engagement with our sector recommendations - into strategic action/improvement plans
Report to the sector on the impact of our Global education and technology research on our pilots’ TNE delivery. This report will include an agreed number vignettes of practice.
This phase four of work will also give Jisc insights into what a future TNE consultancy offer for the sector might include.
CPV: Education and training services
How this dynamic market works
From the published notice- Type
- Dynamic market
- Bids received
- 5 bids received · 5 suppliers appointed
- Market period
- 5 yrs from 1 Nov 2023
Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure
5 lots · no lot values publishedLot #1Research, innovation, technology and managementCancelledRenewal
Jisc has appointed a consultancy to assess the impact of our research on the participating HEPs in phase three, thus further promoting our findings and recommendations to the wider sector, Jisc is commissioning a fourth phase. In this TNE research pilot programme, we plan to continue our collaboration with 12 of our participating HE providers, to:
Support the pilots in turning their institutional findings - together with engagement with our sector recommendations - into strategic action/improvement plans
Report to the sector on the impact of our Global education and technology research on our pilots’ TNE delivery. This report will include an agreed number vignettes of practice.
This phase four of work will also give Jisc insights into what a future TNE consultancy offer for the sector might include.
Lot #2Immersive and simulated technology servicesRenewal
Jisc is looking for suppliers who can deliver services and support in relation to immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), extended reality (XR), and immersive and simulated technologies supporting the emerging concept of the metaverse. We envisage that simulated and immersive content will be viewed on a wide range of devices and suppliers would demonstrate an awareness of accessibility standards. Additional information: Attached as document
Lot #3Scholarly communications, information and library servicesRenewal
Jisc is looking for suppliers who can offer consultancy services support in the development and review of new forms of scholarly communication (including teaching and learning), information management, and related library technical solutions. Additional information: Attached as document
Lot #4Research for digital transformation of teaching, learning, assessment and student experienceRenewal
Jisc is looking for suppliers who can provide expert support for research and development activities in the digital transformation of learning, teaching, assessment and the student experience. Additional information: Attached as document
Lot #5Market horizon scan, trends, insights and competitor analysis researchRenewal
Jisc is looking for market research to understand the market trends, attitudes, behaviours and insights of specific market segments in the UK and internationally. Market segments may include end users such as students and researchers as well as staff. This research may include competitor analysis and an assessment of whether the market would support development of existing and/ or new technology-based products and services. Additional information: Attached as document
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- “IDSX Project” is a dynamic market: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Dynamic market
- Who may use the vehicle
- Any qualifying supplier may apply while the market is open
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 3 Aug 2023, 09:36 BST
- Last source update
- 9 Feb 2026, 10:47 GMT
- Authority reference
Proc3157- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-011281- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03eca0Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Admission period ends
- 1 Nov 2024
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
1 Nov 2023 → 9 Feb 2026 · 3 dates- Contract starts1 Nov 2023
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown1 Nov 2024
- Notice published250 days ago9 Feb 2026, 10:47 GMT
Notice history
1 event · 8 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete17 Jul 2024, 11:49 BST
Routine re-releases (8)
- 2024-10: 2 releases · 2 Oct 2024, 2 Oct 2024
- 2024-07: 2 releases · 17 Jul 2024, 17 Jul 2024
- 2023-08: 1 release · 3 Aug 2023
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast7 suppliers are admitted to this dynamic market without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
IDSX Phase 4
- Signed
- 3 Feb 2026
- Value
- £45,000
- Period
- … – 31 Oct 2028
- Status
- active
Contract 000816-2026-1
- Signed
- 4 Jan 2026
- Value
- £47,025
- Period
- … – 31 Oct 2028
- Status
- active
Savings and costs avoided using Jisc key services
- Signed
- 6 Oct 2025
- Value
- £40,800
- Period
- … – 31 Oct 2028
- Status
- active
Contract 031473-2024-1
- Signed
- 30 Sept 2024
- Value
- £22,500
- Period
- … – 31 Oct 2028
- Status
- active
Contract 031472-2024-1
- Signed
- 22 Sept 2024
- Value
- US$78,650
- Period
- … – 31 Oct 2028
- Status
- active
International Baseline Project
- Signed
- 5 Jul 2024
- Value
- £24,000
- Period
- … – 31 Oct 2028
- Status
- active
Review of institutional and supplier systems workflows to optimise data harvesting.
- Signed
- 1 Feb 2024
- Value
- €17,365
- Period
- … – 31 Oct 2028
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Research, innovation, technology and management | 5bids · 5 electronic · 2 from abroad | 2 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Suppliers admitted to the dynamic market
7 commercial parties on the notice- Hadfield Consultants LimitedAdmitted to the market
- Hadfield Consultants LimitedAdmitted to the market
- Hapsis Innovation LtdAdmitted to the market
- Lou McGill Consultancy Limited Admitted to the market
- Research ConsultingAdmitted to the market
- Timmus LimitedAdmitted to the market
- Timmus LimitedAdmitted to the market
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.