Award

MBA Activity Centre

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 May 2018 at 08:33

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

30 Jan 2018 at 10:19

Tender Notice
Tender

08 Jan 2018 at 09:42

Tender Notice
Planning

29 Nov 2017 at 11:29

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham University, located in Durham, England, recently completed the procurement process for the "MBA Activity Centre" contract, which falls under the higher education services industry. The contract's objective is to source exceptional facilitators for workshops benefiting both the European Business School (EBS) and Full Time MBA students. This procurement was carried out using an open procedure, divided into two lots. Lot 1 is estimated at £20,000 per annum, while Lot 2 is estimated at £70,000 per annum. The engagement period included a supplier engagement day on 23 January 2018, site visits during late February and early March 2018, and the anticipated delivery of activities scheduled for September 2018. The tender period officially ended on 14 February 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers, particularly those specialising in educational services, training, and event management. Businesses that focus on delivering workshops, providing venues, and facilitating developmental activities would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this market. Given its framework agreement nature and appeal to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this contract could drive considerable business growth for qualified providers in the education sector looking to expand their client base within prominent institutions like Durham University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MBA Activity Centre

Notice Description

Durham University Business School require exceptional facilitators to design and deliver workshops that will add maximum value to both the European Business School (EBS) and Full Time MBA student experience. In addition, suppliers will also need to provide a suitable venue(s) from which the programme(s) can take place. The overall MBA requirement will be divided into two lots and supplier(s) can apply for one or both. Lot 1 EBS MBA and Lot 2 FT MBA. The contract will initially run for a period of 2 years (24 months) with the option to extend for a further 2 years (24 months), not exceeding in total 4 year (48 months). The value is an estimation only based on the full 48 months. Key information for suppliers: Supplier Engagement Day on 23/01/2018 Site visits w/c 26/02/2018 and 09/03/2018 Delivery of EBS Activity Centre w/c 17/09/2018 Delivery of FT MBA Activity Centre 27- 29/09/2018 Venue(s) recommended must be within 2 hour (100 mile maximum) driving distance of postcode or zip code DH1 3LB Please note: Opportunities to apply via the EOI closed on 22/01/2018 at 12 noon. Additional information: Please note: Opportunities to apply via the EOI closed on 22/01/2018 at 12 noon. Key information for suppliers: Supplier Engagement Day on 23/01/2018 Site visits w/c 26/02/2018 and 09/03/2018. Delivery of EBS Activity Centre w/c 17/09/2018. Delivery of FT MBA Activity Centre 27-29/09/2018. Venue(s) recommended must be within 2 hour (100 mile maximum) driving distance of postcode or zip code DH1 3LB. Durham University are looking at setting up a framework agreement for the provision of service. Lot 1 value is estimated at PS20000 per annum average. Lot 2 value is estimated at PS70000 per annum average. To register interest and access the tender documents, see: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6772

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85be7aa3-a9e7-476b-9783-6cfcf33b95b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cb95787-2dea-4113-9cee-c3993e2597ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£157,960 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Jan 2018Expired
Award Date
8 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2018 - 16 Sep 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
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Steven Carter
Contact Email
steven.carter@durham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3LE
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRATHAY TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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