Tender

AHEP Portal

UNIVERSITY OF READING

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Tender

18 May 2023 at 16:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Reading has published a tender with the title "AHEP Portal" in the services category, valued at £600,000 GBP. The procurement process involves providing a technology solution to support the Army Higher Education Pathway programme. The contract period starts on May 18, 2023, and ends on September 5, 2032. The tender deadline is June 27, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This opportunity is suitable for businesses that offer computer-related professional services and have experience in delivering technology solutions for educational programmes. Companies interested must submit their bids by the deadline of June 27, 2023. The University of Reading, as the buying organisation, seeks providers who can support the AHEP Portal and deliver online academic content to military personnel. This tender presents a chance for businesses to secure a significant contract in the education sector and contribute to the professional development of the armed forces.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AHEP Portal

Notice Description

The Army Higher Education Pathway is a programme that provides opportunities for approved members of the British Army and selected international Armed Forces to study for degrees awarded by Henley Business School, University of Reading, while continuing their normal employment and progressing through their careers. AHEP offers a high degree of flexibility to learners, building on and accrediting work-based learning and Army Career Stage 1 courses. The academic content is delivered online. Since its launch in 2018 AHEP has been supported by a technology solution which bridges Henley/University of Reading systems (SITS - student record system and Canvas - VLE) and the MOD network. This is achieved through the AHEP Portal, a bespoke solution which also provides a custom designed front-end for students.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Army Higher Education Pathway is a programme that provides opportunities for approved members of the British Army and selected international Armed Forces to study for degrees awarded by Henley Business School, University of Reading, while continuing their normal employment and progressing through their careers. AHEP offers a high degree of flexibility to learners, building on and accrediting work-based learning and Army Career Stage 1 courses. The academic content is delivered online. Since its launch in 2018 AHEP has been supported by a technology solution which bridges Henley/University of Reading systems (SITS - student record system and Canvas - VLE) and the MOD network. This is achieved through the AHEP Portal, a bespoke solution which also provides a custom designed front-end for students.

Renewal: SUBJECT TO EXTENSIONS AS PER CONTRACT TERMS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cda9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014249-2023
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

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

CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2023 - 5 Sep 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF READING
Contact Name
Aart Knight
Contact Email
aarti.knight@reading.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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