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Future Learn Platform Subscription & Hosting

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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24 Jan 2025 at 17:58

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University has awarded a contract for the "Future Learn Platform Subscription & Hosting" to FUTURELEARN LIMITED, with the procurement taking place in the Software package and information systems industry category. The tender, identified as FRAM-1318-24-TH, is part of a project to host and deliver various online courses through the FutureLearn platform. The contract value is £857,994 GBP, and it spans from 1st November 2024 to 1st November 2027. The award was published on 24th January 2025. The delivery location is in Coventry, with the postal code CV15FB. The procurement utilised the "Other - VEAT" method, and the tender status is complete. The tender also emphasized suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital learning solutions, software packages, and online education platforms. Companies specialising in hosting digital content, providing educational technology services, or developing online learning management systems would find this contract well-suited to their expertise. SMEs, in particular, have a chance to collaborate with Coventry University and expand their market reach through this high-value, multi-year contract focused on delivering innovative educational solutions within a global marketplace.

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Notice Title

Future Learn Platform Subscription & Hosting

Notice Description

Coventry University Online Ltd, is working with FutureLearn Ltd for the hosting and delivery of a range of online courses on their digital learning platform, including free and paid-for open courses, or MOOCs, within a global marketplace, credit bearing University courses, non-credit bearing and CPD training courses developed with external partners.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4742dfd1-d1a2-4f15-a2bb-01e7c15e35a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/440e64b6-5822-4653-90d8-6ff5d23369db
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - VEAT
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£857,994 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£857,994 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 1 Nov 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bux280@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUTURELEARN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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