Award

Online Academic Support Services

BIRKBECK COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Aug 2021 at 14:28

Award Notice
Tender

03 Jun 2021 at 15:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birkbeck College is seeking a supplier for "Online Academic Support Services", aimed at enhancing students' academic writing and foundational skills. This procurement falls under the higher education services industry category and includes essential e-learning services. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing participation from various suppliers. The tender period concluded on 1st July 2021, while the awarded contract, valued at approximately £469,771.40, commenced on 1st September 2021 and will run until 29th August 2024. The project's delivery address is located in London, with the college based at Malet Street, WC1E 7HX.

This opportunity can foster business growth by appealing to SMEs that specialise in e-learning and online academic support services. Suppliers with expertise in developing accessible, 24/7 online educational resources will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Companies that can provide innovative solutions aimed at enhancing student independence and academic performance are encouraged to engage in future tenders from Birkbeck College, reflecting a commitment to improving educational outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Academic Support Services

Notice Description

Birkbeck is seeking to appoint a supplier for an online student support service which will focus on improving our students' academic writing and foundational academic skills. The support should be available 24/7/365 and should be easy to access without facilitation from Birkbeck staff. The academic support should be developmental and lead learners to become more skilled and independent. The aim is to improve the attainment and outcomes of our students.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/718e70b2-d8eb-4569-9a93-9769cc78e2ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£469,771 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£469,771 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 29 Aug 2024 2-3 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
BIRKBECK COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HX
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STUDIOSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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