Award

A lead Higher Education partner to take forward the implementation of MK:U, a new university for Milton Keynes

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

21 Mar 2018 at 14:46

Award Notice
Tender

19 Oct 2017 at 16:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes Council is actively seeking a lead Higher Education partner to advance the establishment of MK:U, a new technology university in Milton Keynes. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having an active status and being issued as an open tender. The tender was published on 19th October 2017 and concluded on 10th January 2018, while the contract period is set to commence on 31st March 2018 and run until 30th September 2019. This project falls under the category of Higher Education services, and interested institutions are invited to participate from a region within the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for Higher Education institutions, particularly those that specialise in technology and innovation. Universities that are well-versed in leading collaborative educational initiatives and have experience in developing new academic programmes would be particularly suited to compete for this partnership. Engaging in this project allows institutions to expand their influence and contribute to the educational landscape in Milton Keynes, tapping into potential growth and collaborative research opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A lead Higher Education partner to take forward the implementation of MK:U, a new university for Milton Keynes

Notice Description

Milton Keynes Council is seeking a Higher Education partner to lead the establishment of MK:U, a new technology university for Milton Keynes. The Council is inviting national and international Higher Education institutions who would like to be considered as a partner in driving forward this project to propose how they could join us in delivering the vision of a new university for Milton Keynes. All information is available on the e-tendering portal - https://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fc997ce-f91e-4493-bf4f-189b1a6694bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/612f4237-edcc-4c76-938a-bc8fe89177fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
21 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 4-5 years
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
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3HS
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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