Tender

Online Programme Management (OPM) Partnership for Online Course Development

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

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Tender

02 May 2024 at 15:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Durham is seeking an Online Programme Management (OPM) partner to develop online non-credit bearing courses for external learners. The procurement involves the creation of fully online postgraduate programmes under a framework agreement for the development of 5-10 large-scale programmes over the next 5 years. The tender period ends on 24th May 2024, with a contract duration from 5th August 2024 to 4th August 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a total value of £50,000. The University, based in Durham, in the North East region of the United Kingdom, is looking for partners to enhance its online educational offerings in the Education and Training Services category.

This tender opportunity with Durham University presents a chance for businesses with expertise in marketing, digital design, and online course development to establish a long-term partnership. Suitable businesses should be prepared for significant investment and collaboration with the University over the potential 5-year contract period, with a possible 2-year extension. The University emphasises the strategic benefits, additional income streams, and enhanced global profile that could result from successful collaboration. Interested parties can access the full tender documents online and address any queries to Steven Carter, the University contact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Programme Management (OPM) Partnership for Online Course Development

Notice Description

The University of Durham has a requirement to engage an Online Programme Management (OPM) partner to provide marketing, digital design and development of online non-credit bearing courses for external learners. Durham University seeks to expand its offering of high-quality online master's programmes, beyond the provision already supported in Durham University Business School (DUBS) and Arts and Humanities. In addition, Durham University has identified a desire to develop online CPD, executive education, and outreach courses that showcase Durham's strengths and contribute to local, national, and global knowledge and skills development. These initiatives have the potential to provide the University with additional income streams and raise the profile of Durham University both locally and globally in addition to other strategic benefits. The tender specification outline is focused on supporting the development of fully online postgraduate programmes. Durham University seeks a framework agreement which positions the chosen supplier as the preferred supplier for the development of 5-10 large scale postgraduate programmes over the next 5 years. It is envisioned that a framework agreement would be required, with the option to undertake variable approaches to course development from full service to single services depending upon the needs of each individual programme and our resource needs. As such, each programme would be considered an addendum to a master services agreement, and subject to negotiated terms of development and delivery. The chosen partner will work closely with colleagues in the Durham Centre for Academic Development (DCAD). To view all open tender negotiations including this one, see additional information links within this notice below. Durham University is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Additional information: Note: This opportunity is locked and will not open for supplier responses / bids until Monday, 6th May 12 noon (GMT). You can only view the tender requirements until this time. The University is intending to let this contract for a potential 5 years, with an optional 2 year extension although this can be discussed at the Negotiation phase of this procurement. This is a long term partnership arrangement which will require significant investment from the University and the Partner so a longer contract is required. To view all open tenders, including this one, and view supporting documentation follow the links above. You will be able to view and download the full tender documents from this site (RFN00028). Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to: steven.carter@durham.ac.uk The University expressly reserves the rights: i) Not to award any contract as a result of this procurement process commenced by publication of this notice. ii) To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. iii) To award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice; and iv) To award contract(s) in stages. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. The University of Durham is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1ecc97f-3b3b-42b3-b409-ddd4bde121a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a795d7d-8eaa-4f20-a953-ea0c1c4fbf3b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2029 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
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Steven Carter
Contact Email
steven.carter@durham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0191 3344553

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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