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Provision of Online Post Graduate Taught Units

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Award

03 Aug 2020 at 10:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is seeking a supplier for the "Provision of Online Post Graduate Taught Units", with a focus on educational software development services. This procurement is currently in the award stage, having commenced on 30 June 2020 and concluded with contract completion on 21 June 2021. The direct award was made under extreme urgency, ensuring that essential online capabilities were ready for the start of the academic year in October 2020. The total contract value is £403,156, and the project addresses delivery to the South West region of the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational technology and online learning platforms. Businesses that can offer expertise in learning environment analysis, programme design, and integration with existing virtual learning environments will be particularly well-suited to compete. By engaging in this procurement process, companies can broaden their client base within the educational sector and enhance their portfolios by collaborating with a prestigious institution like the University of Bristol.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Online Post Graduate Taught Units

Notice Description

Urgent requirement for a third-party supplier to support the online transition of a specific number of key PGT programmes and/or units along with integration into the existing VLE ready for October 2020. Supplier will be providing the following services: - Learning Environment analysis - Teaching programme & unit design - Integration with existing VLE Direct award under Regulation 32(ii)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations (direct award due to extreme urgency) as per PPN 01/20.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ee36753-16ee-4ab4-8623-6a04192b6892
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a2895b-53b8-49f3-a9d8-df3a2d88db79
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212190 - Educational software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£403,156 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£403,156 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2020 - 21 Jun 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUBBLE STUDIOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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