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IDSX Project

Awarded to Hadfield Consultants Limited, Hapsis Innovation Ltd, Lou McGill Consultancy Limited +2 more

Jisc(buyer)

Published
Published 3 August 2023
Deadline
Closed 1 November 2024

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Overview

Jisc has awarded a contract to five consultancy firms (Hadfield Consultants Limited, Hapsis Innovation Ltd, Lou McGill Consultancy Limited, Research Consulting, and Timmus Limited) to deliver phase four of its TNE research pilot programme. The engagement spans supporting 12 higher education providers in developing strategic action and improvement plans from their institutional findings, reporting sector-wide impact on transnational education delivery with practice vignettes, and informing the design of future TNE consultancy services. The contract, valued at £1.5 million, was awarded in February 2026 and is currently in delivery or complete.

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Lots (5)

  • Lot 1: Research, innovation, technology and management

    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.

    Won by Hadfield Consultants LimitedWon by Timmus LimitedWon by Hapsis Innovation LtdWon by Research ConsultingWon by Timmus LimitedWon by Lou McGill Consultancy LimitedWon by Hadfield Consultants Limited
  • Lot 2. Immersive and simulated technology services

    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 3. Scholarly communications, information and library services

    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 4. Research for digital transformation of teaching, learning, assessment and student experience

    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 5. Market horizon scan, trends, insights and competitor analysis research

    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

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,500,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Dynamic purchasing system
Published
3 August 2023
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services

Award outcome

Award date
3 February 2026
Contract period
1 November 2023 → 31 October 2028
Winners
  • Hadfield Consultants Limited
  • Hapsis Innovation Ltd
  • Lou McGill Consultancy Limited
  • Research Consulting
  • Timmus Limited

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    9 February 2026

  2. Contract

    6 January 2026

  3. Contract

    9 October 2025

  4. Contract

    2 October 2024

  5. Contract

    2 October 2024

  6. Contract

    17 July 2024

  7. Contract

    17 July 2024

  8. Contract Notice

    3 August 2023

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