Tender

The Engagement of an Online Programme Management (OPM) Partnership with additional call-off contract

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Tender

10 Nov 2022 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is looking to engage an Online Programme Management (OPM) Partner through a competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender, titled "The Engagement of an Online Programme Management (OPM) Partnership with additional call-off contract," falls under the services category with a value of £200,000,000 GBP. The contract period is set for 1800 days, with a potential extension of 5 to 8 years. The University intends to finalize the selection process by the tender period end date of 9th December 2022, creating an opportunity for businesses in education and training services to compete.

This procurement opportunity, initiated by the University of Warwick, caters to suppliers in the education sector, particularly in online program management. Businesses interested in long-term partnerships and capable of providing innovative solutions in adult and higher education services, e-learning, and training, are well-suited to compete. With a selective procurement method and opportunities for negotiation, this contract could foster business growth for organisations looking to collaborate with a prestigious educational institution like the University of Warwick.

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Notice Title

The Engagement of an Online Programme Management (OPM) Partnership with additional call-off contract

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to Engage an Online Programme Management (OPM) Partner with the option to set up a framework for additional call-off contractsIn order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Warwick has a requirement to Engage an Online Programme Management (OPM) Partner with the option to set up a framework for additional call-off contractsIn order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations (PCRs) 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.If this procurement was captured by the PCR's then only the UK light touch regime as defined by regulations 74 to 76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 would apply.

Options: See tender documents

Renewal: The University is intending to let this contract for a potential 5 to 8 years, with an optional 3 to 5 year extension although this can be discussed at the Negotiation phase of this procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0380ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031785-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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

80300000 - Higher education services

80420000 - E-learning services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2022Expired
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
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 7AL
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
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

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