Tender

GB-Bradford: Foundation Programme

UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD

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Tender

07 Oct 2019 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bradford is conducting a tender for its Foundation Programme, focusing on higher education services within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The tender is open, with a published date of 7th October 2019 and a deadline for submissions on 14th October 2019. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, and the anticipated contract period is from June 1, 2020, to May 1, 2023.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their business in the education sector. Businesses specialising in higher education services, particularly those with experience in developing foundation and pre-masters programmes, would be well-equipped to compete for this contract. The University aims to identify innovative partnerships to enhance recruitment pipelines, making this a strategic opportunity for suitable providers.

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Notice Title

GB-Bradford: Foundation Programme

Notice Description

The University is investing additional resource into achieving this aim and is focusing its efforts into 15 key international markets, including India, Pakistan and Nigeria. As part of the strategy, the University is keen to explore additional recruitment pipeline opportunities, one of which would be the possible establishment of on-campus foundation and pre-masters preparation programmes delivered in partnership with a commercial provider. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/145ce7e6-ee7a-4080-86a0-99c5b6060c30
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 1 May 2023 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD7 1DP
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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