Tender

Contract For The Provision of Online Programme Management

UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER

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Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Winchester has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of Online Programme Management services, classified under Software programming and consultancy services (CPV code: 72200000). This contract, valued at £40,000,000, is aimed at increasing enrolments on its Master's courses by partnering with a provider capable of delivering these courses fully online. The procurement, currently in the tender stage, invites submissions by 12:00 noon on Thursday, 20th March 2025. The awarded contract will initially be for five years, with an option to extend for an additional three years if necessary. The procurement process will conclude with the bid opening and award period commencing on 21st March 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in educational software and online programme management. Companies with expertise in providing and managing comprehensive online educational programmes are well-suited to engage with this tender. The University of Winchester, known for its stellar reputation and diverse range of postgraduate courses, seeks a collaborative partner to enhance its online presence. Businesses capable of leveraging digital platforms to deliver high-quality educational content will find this to be a lucrative opportunity to expand their market presence and establish long-term relationships within the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

Contract For The Provision of Online Programme Management

Notice Description

Contract For The Provision of Online Programme Management Return Date: 12 Noon Thursday 20th of March 2025 The University of Winchester is seeking to increase enrolments onto its Master's courses by establishing a partnership with an Online Programme Management (OPM) provider. The University of Winchester has been providing higher education in the UK since 1840. With specialism in teacher training (rated Outstanding by Ofsted), nursing, psychology, business management, accountancy, criminology, law, history, and film production amongst other subject areas, it has a suite of existing Masters courses that it is seeking to make more accessible to a wider market via an online offering. As part of this process, we are looking to invite proposals from providers interested in partnering with the University to provide these services. We are seeking a partner to work with to develop and deliver our own postgraduate courses wholly online.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Winchester is seeking to increase enrolments onto its Master's courses by establishing a partnership with an Online Programme Management (OPM) provider. The University of Winchester has been providing higher education in the UK since 1840. With specialism in teacher training (rated Outstanding by Ofsted), nursing, psychology, business management, accountancy, criminology, law, history, and film production amongst other subject areas, it has a suite of existing Masters courses that it is seeking to make more accessible to a wider market via an online offering. As part of this process, we are looking to invite proposals from providers interested in partnering with the University to provide these services. We are seeking a partner to work with to develop and deliver our own postgraduate courses wholly online.

Options: 5 Year Contract with an option to extend for a further 3 Years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e2a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005362-2025
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
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 WINCHESTER
Contact Name
Andrew Gannon
Contact Email
andrew.gannon@winchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1962844555

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO22 4NR
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Paul
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

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