FE content platform

Procurement reference

Proc2898

Procurement description

*** 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 **

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Contract dates (estimated)

01 November 2027, 00:00AM to 01 November 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 02 November 2029

Is a framework being established?

Yes

JISC SERVICES LIMITED

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Maximum number of suppliers

1

Award method when using the framework

Without reopening competition

Contracting authority locations

• UK

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Jisc purchases the e-book content on behalf of its FE members; https://www.jisc.ac.uk/membership/further-education-membership

Framework operation description

It is anticipated the single chosen supplier will receive an order(s) in advance of the academic year, although they may also be required to provide ad-hoc content as required throughout the contract.

While Jisc purchases the e-book content on behalf of its members, there is a collaborative approach to choosing new titles every year: four Focus Groups representing the four UK nations is given the responsibility of assessing and scoring the new titles on offer each year during the annual purchasing round.

Jisc is provided with a fixed budget which will be used to cover costs for the platform and all required digital content. The budget and required content is subject to variation, and precise commitments for orders can not be guaranteed at the outset of the contract.

CPV classifications

• 48000000 - Software package and information systems
• 80200000 - Secondary education services
• 80300000 - Higher education services
• 80400000 - Adult and other education services

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Criteria used to select suppliers to tender for this lot

true

Contract start date (estimated)

01 November 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

01 November 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

02 November 2029, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Anticipated that the contract will comprise of a two year initial period, with a further two year extension option. (2+2)

Participation

Award criteria

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

01 September 2026

Expression of interest deadline

29 September 2026, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

02 November 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

In due course, suppliers will need to register on Jisc's eTendering portal; https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=JISCThis is free of charge and takes around two minutes. It is recommended that a generic email address is used. E,g, info@company.com

Minimum number of suppliers to be invited to tender

3

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

• English