Tender

Lancaster University Pathway Programmes Provision

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

01 Dec 2022 at 11:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lancaster University is seeking a provider to deliver fully integrated foundation and pre-masters pathway programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate students to diversify its partner group. The procurement process, currently in the Tender stage, aims to prepare students for direct admission to the university, with enhanced English Language support for international students. The deadline for submitting tenders is December 20, 2022, and the contract period is from March 27, 2023, to March 26, 2025. The procurement falls under the Education and training services category and is based in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by Lancaster University presents an opportunity for businesses to engage in delivering educational programmes for a diverse group of students, including those from overseas. Businesses well-suited to compete in this procurement process are those with experience in providing educational services and pathway programmes. Understanding the English Language requirements and the need for collaboration with the university will be key factors in securing this contract for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lancaster University Pathway Programmes Provision

Notice Description

Lancaster University would like to increase and diversify its partner group and is seeking a provider to deliver fully integrated foundation and pre-masters pathway programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The University would like to develop a quality pathway provision in collaboration with an external partner to prepare students whose educational background and qualifications do not meet the direct entry requirements for direct admission to Lancaster University. The provider will need to deliver programmes with enhanced English Language support for international students. During the tendering process, the University is also interested to explore a pathway for UK students (e.g. in the Sciences) reflecting the growing practice at other UK Universities. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df72db74-bf05-4cbb-94bc-a1b4e14787ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf1f4e4-75bc-4e50-a722-534e48108123
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 (below 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2025 2-3 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
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASHIRE
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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