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Contract for Online Educational delivery to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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05 Jan 2021 at 14:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Birmingham seeking to award a contract titled "Contract for Online Educational delivery to the University of Birmingham." This falls under the industry category of 'Industry specific software package' with a maximum budget of £15,000,000. The procurement method used was a 'VEAT' procedure, and the tender period concluded on 24 September 2020. The contract is set to commence on 25 September 2020 and will run until 30 September 2030. The primary delivery address for this contract is located in Birmingham, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in online educational services and related technology solutions. Companies specialising in the development and delivery of e-learning platforms and content providers could effectively compete for similar future tenders. The focus on economies of scale and the pressing timelines set by the University may indicate a demand for established firms that can rapidly deploy resources and expertise, thus fostering potential business growth within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Online Educational delivery to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union in the cases listed below * The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive Explanation:The set up costs associated with the development and operational support of online learning courses are significant. The University has made a considerable investment in the technical, operational and cultural integration required for Wiley Education Services to deliver these services efficiently and effectively. This has included the implementation of modified working practices and staff training. Economies of scale, through the development of additional courses, are required in order to maximise the effectiveness of the current operation. These economies would be more than offset by the setup and integration costs associated with working with an alternative supplier to deliver additional courses. Therefore, when 3 / 4 considering the relative benefit, the cost of procuring services from a different supplier at this time would outweigh the advantage which may accrue. Timescale is also a consideration as the University wishes to go to market with these new courses in summer 2021. The internal resources required to set up the technical and operational integration with a new supplier are currently focused on urgent mitigations required as a result of COVID-19, as such it would be not be possible to achieve the desired timetable with an alternative provider. The University has therefore identified that for reasons of timescale and to achieve its aims within available staff capacity and alongside prioritised business activities, the products supplied by Wiley Educational Services are the only ones capable of meeting the University's requirements and this is the only viable option for the University at this time

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-972e79b4-8d1f-47b4-bfc6-4bace5187ec2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3576cf6-7f30-4ab1-925c-8b13bf444d46
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - VEAT Published in TED
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2030 Over 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Thomas Hasson
Contact Email
t.r.hasson@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01214146899

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILEY EDU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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