Tender

24-02 Pathway Provider

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON

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Tender

21 Mar 2024 at 23:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wolverhampton is looking for a third-party international pathway provider to deliver various services at their Wolverhampton campus, such as International Foundation Year, International Year 1, and pre-masters programmes. The tender is for recruitment services within the higher education sector, with a contract value of £1.9 million. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period ending on April 23, 2024, and the contract period starting on July 1, 2024.

This tender by the University of Wolverhampton presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in education and training services to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The successful bidder will have the chance to establish strategic partnerships with the University across various academic disciplines like Business, Engineering, and Creative Industries, contributing to the university's international student recruitment and pathway provision initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

24-02 Pathway Provider

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint a third party international pathway provider (Supplier) to deliver the following services from our Wolverhampton campus: - Delivery of International Foundation Year. - Delivery of International Year 1. - Delivery of Pre Masters. - Be responsible for the marketing, admissions and recruitment of International and European students to their programmes. - Joint promotional events/activities to market the University. The Supplier will be required to agree a plan of events with the University according to, for example, countries and budgets. - Offer multiple starts to programmes in line with university intakes 2-3 per year. - Be responsible for the provision (Intellectual Property Rights) and delivery of the academic programmes, teaching and quality assurance. - Establish Business Partner relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders at UoW which include academic staff, libraries, accommodation services and professional services to ensure smooth processes. - For students falling under the University's sponsor licence abide and uphold the procedures and reporting, working closely with our UKVI team e.g. attendance monitoring. - Provide pathway provision onto all areas within the University, with a focus on Business, Built Environment, Engineering, Creative Industries, Public Health and Social Care. - Provide market intelligence to support the development of new pathway and degree programmes. The above is not an exhaustive list of requirements, and the Supplier is required to work with the University to continually develop proposals and ensure a productive and sustainable relationship. Additional information: All procurement documents for this opportunity are available to download from the University's e-tendering portal. No direct applications will be accepted. To access the portal and register your interest please follow this link.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d272e09-ccb9-4be3-bcce-f0db950c4b46
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1AD
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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