# ePortfolio Tools - Request for Information \(RFI\)

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by The University of Manchester.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [The University of Manchester](/buyers/the-university-of-manchester/contract-awards)
- Published: 19 February 2025
- Contract start: 1 August 2025
- Contract end: 31 July 2028
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 5ab6009a-2b2c-4d4a-8a02-680b284fd956-827783
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebb94a02-ef87-47e8-b515-2baef1db1adb

## Description

The University of Manchester \(UoM\) is currently investigating alternative ePortfolio platforms/tools against our incumbent solution PebblePad and recent review highlighted the need for a more integrated, inclusive, and accessible infrastructure, with a focus on flexibility, data integration, and support\. This request for information may be used to shortlist suppliers for a subsequent closed procurement exercise\. The University of Manchester no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation\. As a result, the University of Manchester will no longer be subject to the regime contained in The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation with effect from 1 August 2023\. However, as an institution founded for the public good, an exempt charity and an organization in receipt of public funds, the University has a duty to manage expenditure in an appropriate manner and aims to deliver value for money across its non-pay spend by adhering to good procurement practice\. Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are freely available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost\.co\.uk/manchesteruniversity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ab6009a-2b2c-4d4a-8a02-680b284fd956-827783)