This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2026 at 14:59

Award

09 Jul 2026 at 10:56

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 17:08

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 13:13

Award

19 Dec 2024 at 14:30

Tender

10 Nov 2023 at 18:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Coventry University involves the tender titled "Marketing and Distribution fees," focusing on business and management consultancy services under the CPV classification 79400000. The procurement stage is complete, and it was handled through an open procedure covered by the GPA, ensuring transparent competition. The contract, related to the Cintana Growco initiative, focuses on the UK region, with the procurement being part of the wider efforts to enhance Coventry University's online presence and service delivery. The process culminated with the awarding of the contract to CINTANA EDUCATION LLC, with a contract value of £85,719.24, signed on 25th September 2024.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in management, professional, and administrative services looking to expand their market reach, particularly in collaboration with educational institutions. Firms with proven expertise in scaling online business ventures and having substantial infrastructure for both domestic and international arenas would find this contract valuable. It invites participation from companies capable of optimising management consultancy to support institutions like Coventry University in achieving strategic growth in online education markets. Such collaborations not only bolster business portfolios but also contribute to long-term growth and stability in the educational support sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Marketing and Distribution fees

Notice Description

Management, Business Professionals and Administrative Services call off from the Cintana Growco contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Management, Business Professionals and Administrative Services call off from the Cintana Growco contract.

Options: The Agreement will be awarded for a duration of 3 months for a Joint Programme Initiative plus 10 years years, with an option for Coventry University, at its discretion, to elect to extend the term of the Agreement for one further 5 year period. For the avoidance of doubt, the term of the Agreement shall not exceed a maximum of 15 years.

Renewal: The Agreement will be awarded for a duration of 3 months for a Joint Programme Initiative plus 10 years years, with an option for Coventry University, at its discretion, to elect to extend the term of the Agreement for one further 5 year period. For the avoidance of doubt, the term of the Agreement shall not exceed a maximum of 15 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04178c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067397-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,398,025 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2024 - 30 Apr 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CINTANA EDUCATION

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