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GROWCO - GROW COVENTRY UNIVERSITY ONLINE

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Coventry University, located in Coventry, England, has initiated a procurement process titled "GROWCO - GROW COVENTRY UNIVERSITY ONLINE". The process falls under the category of IT services, with additional classifications in business and management consultancy, as well as higher education services. The award for this tender is currently in the award stage, with CINTANA EDUCATION LLC chosen as the supplier. The project aims to establish and manage a new Coventry-owned unit called "GrowCo" to significantly grow and enhance Coventry University Online. The initiative involves a joint programme for a duration of 3 months, followed by a potential 10-year contract, starting on 25th September 2024, with an option to extend for an additional 5 years.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses experienced in the online distance learning (ODL) market, particularly those with strong capabilities in scaling online ventures both domestically and internationally. Companies with expertise in marketing, digital enrolment, student support, and technological resources are well-suited to collaborate in this endeavour. The procurement method followed is an open procedure, encouraging participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses aiming to partner with academic institutions to grow their market presence will find this project aligned with their growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GROWCO - GROW COVENTRY UNIVERSITY ONLINE

Notice Description

This ITT will enable the development of this capability via a collaboration with external expertise in ODL education growth. The services Supplier collaboration intends to accelerate the offering from Coventry University Online Limited in the UK and internationally. As such we want to work with a services Supplier that has a proven core competence in the ODL market, specifically with a Supplier that has a team with a proven track record for scaling successful market-leading online ventures domestically and internationally. The Supplier and Coventry University will work together to establish and manage a new Coventry owned operating unit (known as "GrowCo - Grow Coventry University Online"). The fundamental purpose and rationale for the Coventry University 'GrowCo' initiative is to significantly grow, exploit, disrupt and serve the ODL market. Today, the legal business entity Coventry University Online Ltd (CUOL), has lost expertise in a number of business development areas which has severely affected business growth. GrowCo will: - 1. Be a new unit established as a division of Coventry University Online (CUOL) with its own P&L and operate independently for greater speed-to-market and accountability. 2. House dedicated capabilities including marketing, digital marketing, enrolment and admissions, student support and human and technological resources to support these areas. 3, Integrate and coordinate with departments and technologies of Coventry University. 4. Design and implement go-to-market strategies. The Agreement will be awarded for a duration of 3 months for a Joint Programme Initiative plus a 10 years initial contract agreement, with an option for Coventry University, at its discretion, to elect to extend the term of the Agreement for one further 5 year period. For the avoidance of doubt, the term of the Agreement shall not exceed a maximum of 3 months plus 15 years. Tender documents are available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx/Home. This is the same URL to respond to the Tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea60437b-2e16-4f55-b8c8-7670ee66815a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d913d083-d09a-4b27-bab0-e0e534078fb9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£139,477 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,477 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2024 - 25 Sep 2039 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Thomas Hasson
Contact Email
ad7747@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02477658021

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CINTANA EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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