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1489 Provision of MPharm Year Zero course 2021 - AWARD

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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15 Aug 2024 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process concerns the provision of an MPharm Year Zero course for home applicants by De Montfort University, classified under higher education services in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, specifically Leicester (postal code LE1 9BH). The procurement stage is Award, with the contract period starting on 1st January 2021 and set to end on 30th September 2023, with potential extensions up to 30th September 2026. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, suitable for SMEs, under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) procurement as per the PCR 2015 guidelines.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in educational services, particularly those experienced in higher education or pharmacy courses. SMEs with a solid background in delivering level 3 academic routes onto the MPharm programme can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio, build a long-term relationship with De Montfort University, and potentially secure future extensions of the contract up to 2026, based on performance and business needs. The partnership with a reputable institution such as De Montfort University offers substantial growth prospects and the chance to contribute to higher education standards in the region.

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Notice Title

1489 Provision of MPharm Year Zero course 2021 - AWARD

Notice Description

DMU invites bids from suitably experienced and qualified providers for the provision of an MPharm Year Zero course for home applicants. DMU already has successful level 3 routes onto the MPharm for both EU and international applicants (www.dmu.ac.uk/dmu-international-college/international-year-zero/pharmacy.aspx) and for home applicants (www.dmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate-courses/pharmacy-mpharm-year-zero/pharmacy-mpharm-year-zero.aspx). This tender covers the provision of a level 3 route onto the MPharm for home applicants. It is anticipated that the initial contract period shall last until 30th September 2023, following which a potential three further one-year extensions may be available, subject to satisfactory performance, available resource and business need. The maximum total contract, assuming all extensions granted, will end 30th September 2026. The anticipated contract commencement date is Friday 1st January 2021, with course delivery to begin at the start of DMU's academic year 2021-22. It is considered that the applicable CPV codes for these services are featured in the list of CPV codes for Light Touch Regime (LTR) procurement under the PCR 2015. All other information relating to Award Criteria, evaluation and the full specification etc can be found within our ITT document for this procurement loaded on the In-Tend e tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57c445d3-5fdc-4e03-84ea-938d2d523e14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18065295-0a9e-48f2-a45a-f86d1507c1b0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 2-3 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
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
James West
Contact Email
james.west@dmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0116 257 7935

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIPC PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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