Award

Online Distance Learning for UOR including Henley Business School

UNIVERSITY OF READING

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Dec 2022 at 15:02

Tender

08 Jul 2021 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Reading has recently completed a procurement process for online distance learning services, including programs from Henley Business School. The main procurement category is services, with a selective procurement method using competitive dialogue. The contract is now active, with Cambridge Education Learning being the awarded supplier. The total contract value is £200 million, and the contract was signed on 20th December 2022.

This tender for online distance learning services by the University of Reading presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in education and training services. Companies with experience in online learning, particularly higher education services, are well-suited to compete. Businesses interested in long-term contracts and strategic program delivery should consider this opportunity, given the contract period of 12 years with a chance of a 2-year extension.

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Notice Title

Online Distance Learning for UOR including Henley Business School

Notice Description

The University of Reading is looking for a provider to support us with our online distance learning programmes which will include our Henley Business School.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University wishes to establish a presence for online distance learning. It is intended that this activity will deliver growth in the University's student numbers and its income through strategically identified programmes to be delivered by online learning, complementing the on-campus activity already underway.

Renewal: This contract is for 12 years with the chance to extend for a further 2 years subject to agree by both parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c5c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036064-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF READING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
c.milham@reading.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1183788305

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6AB
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE EDUCATION LEARNING

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