Published date: 15 January 2020

This notice was replaced on 4 November 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 4 November 2020)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Educational software package - 48190000

Location of contract

Yorkshire and the Humber

Value of contract

£400,000

Procurement reference

1920-27-DTS-LW

Published date

15 January 2020

Closing date

14 February 2020

Contract start date

30 March 2020

Contract end date

28 February 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Full details of this tender can be found by accessing the University's In-Tend e-Tendering system:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity

This tender exercise aims to find a lecture capture solution to improve retention, student attainment and inclusive practice through the recording of formal lectures. In line with these requirements, and based on evidence from the sector, we view 'Lecture Capture' as a method to meet these priorities by providing students with access to elements of teaching they may not have experienced, or wish to revisit. Large-scale lecture capture capability will better support our diverse student body and their individual requirements and expectations, resulting in improved retention and learning outcomes.

Outcomes

The procurement of the lecture capture system at the right cost. 

A relationship with a supplier that meets all of the University's needs (see below and essential requirements detailed in Reply Form 3)

To enable the creation of lecture recordings as well as collection of learner analytics to optimise learning and support. 

Greater digital literacy from academic staff. 

Higher NSS scores in: overall satisfaction, teaching on my course and learning resources. 

Improvement in retention figures. 

Improvement in attainment figures (% of students gaining a good degree classification; across all demographics) measured by DLHE and HESA.

Improvement in support for the diverse needs of different groups of students, such as students with disabilities, international students, commuter students, etc. 

Scope

Scope of the contract 

The hosted service
(The University policy is for all new services to be hosted off-site by a 3rd party. Your service must comply with this policy)

Licence(s)

Hardware recording appliances, which are in scope but may not be required 

System implementation 

Initial training 

Technical support 

Standards of reliability and availability, which will be agreed with the successful supplier 

System speed and quality as specified in your tender submission 

Recourse to corrective action / compensation if agreed standards relating to down time / speed / quality are not met 

Upgrades / new modules / system developments / enhancements 


Phases
This service to be provided, as a result of this tender, will be delivered in 2 phases;   Phase 1 - lecture theatres only  Phase 2 - other teaching spaces 

More information

Links

About the buyer

Contact name

Liz Wallington

Address

City Campus, Howard Street
SHEFFIELD
S11WB
England

Telephone

01142254746

Email

e.wallington@shu.ac.uk