Tender

Online Distance Learning for UOR including Henley Business School

UNIVERSITY OF READING

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Tender

08 Jul 2021 at 15:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Reading is currently inviting tenders for the provision of online distance learning services, which will include collaborations with the Henley Business School. This tender falls under the education and training services category and is taking place in Reading, South East England. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 9th August 2021. The contract is valued at approximately £250 million, with a minimum value of £210 million, and is expected to commence on 23rd December 2021, lasting until 4th January 2034.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in online learning and higher education support. Organisations that can demonstrate capabilities in delivering high-quality distance learning solutions may find this an ideal opportunity to expand their market reach, especially those that can engage with higher education institutions. With the procurement method being a competitive dialogue, businesses that are innovative and able to meet the specific needs of the University of Reading are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Distance Learning for UOR including Henley Business School

Notice Description

The University of Reading is looking for a provider to support us with our online distance learning programmes which will include our Henley Business School. Additional information: for information please go to www.in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading and express an interest in the tender. The documents will then be available in the "My Tenders" area of the system. Delivery Notes Please submit responses through the e-tendering system at www.in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading through the "My Tenders" area of the system. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5edf3866-44c9-4161-921d-d9dcb0097ccb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Dec 2021 - 4 Jan 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6AQ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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