Tender

BBKP 20 04 ITT Online Academic Support Services

BIRKBECK UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

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Tender

03 Jun 2021 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

Birkbeck University of London is currently conducting an open tender for the provision of Online Academic Support Services, aimed at enhancing students' academic writing and foundational skills. This procurement falls under the higher education services category and has an estimated value of £1,000,000. The tender submission period ends on 1 July 2021, with the bid opening occurring simultaneously on that date. The contract is intended to last for five years, with options for two twelve-month extensions after the initial period.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those offering e-learning solutions or support systems. Companies that have experience in developing, managing, or delivering academic support services, especially in a digital format, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, businesses have the potential to establish a long-term relationship with Birkbeck University, supporting its mission to enhance student outcomes and grow their own client portfolio in the education sector.

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Notice Title

BBKP 20 04 ITT 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: Two twelve month extensions following an initial three year period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b824
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012466-2021
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRKBECK UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bbk.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI31 Camden and City of London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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