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Jisc Services Limited

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Framework agreement

Key details

Contracting authority
Jisc Services Limited
Public authority - sub-central government
Region
Bristol
Delivery: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Contract value
Not stated by buyer
Deadline
30 November 2026
Award decision
10 December 2026(estimated)
Published
16 October 2026

Procurement

Contract period
1 November 2027 - 1 November 2029
2 years
Possible extension to 2 November 2029 · 2 years in total
Extension terms: Anticipated that the contract will comprise of a two year initial period, with a further two year extension option. (2+2)
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
CPV classifications
  • 48000000 Software package and information systems
  • 80200000 Secondary education services
  • 80300000 Higher education services
  • 80400000 Adult and other education services

What happened

The contract runs until 1 Nov 2029.

Description

*** Update: 11/09/2026 - JSL is currently pausing the progress on this tender pending an internal review of our scope of requirements. A further update will follow in approximately 6-8 weeks.

***Update: 11/06/2026 - JSL reserve the right to run Stage 1 to a reduced timetable of not less than 10 days. Stage 2 is not anticipated to be reduced in duration but may consequently commence earlier than indicated. Indicative timetable will be kept in this notice as is, but altered in a forthcoming Tender (UK4) Notice.

*** 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 **

Contact

Address
4 Portwall Lane, Bristol, BS1 6NB
Contact name
Chris Hallahan

Identifiers

Buyer reference
Proc2898
Notice ID
097890-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06951b
Companies House
PPON
PZZC-9926-PRNM

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