Stale Pre-tender

Request for Information (RFI) relating to Education, Research, Technology, Innovation Open Framework

Details

Buyer
Jisc
Value
£1,600,000
Topic
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Published
5 May 2026
Submission
14 July 2026

Tender description

This is an information gathering exercise. The purpose of this Request for Information is to gain market insight into current consultancy market capability and capacity to test the market appetite, shape the new open framework design and ensure that it is accessible and attractive to a diverse and sustainable supplier base. Jisc is interested in engaging with a broad range of suppliers (experts) who can contribute to these areas of delivery. This includes, but is not limited to: Large multidisciplinary consulting firms Specialist SMEs Niche consultancy providers Digital, transformation and strategy consultancies Organisational development and change specialists Commercial, financial and advisory consultancies Jisc welcomes responses from suppliers with varied expertise, delivery models and organisational structures, recognising that diversity of capability and perspective is key to supporting the evolving needs of the UK tertiary education and research sector. However please be aware that Jisc is a complex company therefore our specific call off requirements are often niche. It is paramount that the companies we ultimately accept onto our framework understand Jisc, our projects and our contribution to the education sector. The proposed lots for the open framework are: 1. Research, innovation, technology and management 2. Immersive and simulated technology services 3. Scholarly communications, information and library services 4. Research to support the digital transformation of teaching, learning, assessment and the student experience 5.Market horizon scan, trends, insights and competitor analysis research 6.Specialist Insight and Advisory in Digital Licensing and Emerging Markets

Timeline

  1. Completed: Pre-tender published5 May 2026
    Current notice

About the buyer

Jisc provides digital, data and network services to UK higher and further education, and buys as a central body with its own commercial team. Frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems cover network equipment, cloud services and research systems. Member universities and colleges call off these agreements directly, without running their own tender. Regional partners including SUPC, APUC and HEPCW extend this buying power across the sector.

A procurement pipeline lists larger contracts expected over the next five years.

Over the past 5 years, most of Jisc's contract awards have been in education and training, IT services and software and information systems.

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