Tender

PS046R Tender for the Provision of Higher Education Online Distance Learning Programmes

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

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Tender

28 Mar 2019 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Birmingham City University seeking a provider for the development, operation, and growth of online distance learning programmes. This tender, titled "PS046R Tender for the Provision of Higher Education Online Distance Learning Programmes," falls under the higher education services industry and is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, this opportunity has a deadline for submissions on April 30, 2019. The estimated contract value is £40 million, and it will be awarded through a competitive procedure with negotiation, classified under training software packages.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in online education services, instructional design, and marketing for distance learning. Companies experienced in developing educational software and those proficient in providing student support services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could enable businesses to contribute to a growing market in online education while establishing a long-term partnership with a prominent educational institution.

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Notice Title

PS046R Tender for the Provision of Higher Education Online Distance Learning Programmes

Notice Description

Birmingham City University (the University) would like to procure the services of a provider who can support the University to develop, operate and grow an online distance learning course offer. Envisaged as a primarily taught postgraduate offer (in the first instance), the online distance learning offer may in due course include other levels of study. The broad scope of the requirement to provide an online offering entails the following: o Undertaking market research to inform online course selection; o Managing marketing and student recruitment functions for online courses; o Instructional Design, converting course materials into an appropriate format; o Developing expertise in pedagogy and instructional design for online learning amongst selected University staff; o Provision of a student support service; o Project implementation support, working with the University to set up the required processes, resources and systems. This procurement will be conducted under the 'Light Touch' Regime using an adapted procedure broadly following the principles of the competitive procedure with negotiation. Additional information: In order to access the documents, please log into the below link, register your details and download a copy of the procurement documentation to enable you to submit a response. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bcu/aspx/Home This procurement will be conducted under the 'Light Touch' Regime using an adapted procedure broadly following the principles of the competitive procedure with negotiation. See OJEU Notice 2019/S 062-144288 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b6c4057-0784-42e9-beb5-6db5f82b5bf7
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 procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

48931000 - Training software package

72212190 - Educational software development services

72212931 - Training software development services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Aug 2019 - 29 Aug 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Jamila Hinds- King
Contact Email
jamila.hinds-king@bcu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01213317652

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 5JU
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
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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