Planning

SU131(25) Provision of Online Learning - Design and Build Services

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Planning

09 Jun 2025 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University is initiating a procurement process titled "SU131(25) Provision of Online Learning - Design and Build Services" within the industry categories of IT services and education and training services. Located in Swansea, the procurement is in the planning stage and is focused on end-to-end curriculum development involving online portfolio design and Agile programme management. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 9th June 2025, and further communication is expected by 16th July 2025. The process is governed by Welsh devolved regulations, complying with public authority norms as a sub-central government entity. The contract is planned to commence on 1st September 2025, lasting until 30th August 2028, with the possibility of renewal, aiming for a gross value of £1,200,000.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in online learning solutions, curriculum design, media development, and interactive asset creation. Businesses experienced in Agile principles and quality assurance, particularly those offering IT services consulting, software development, and educational training services, have a chance to contribute to Swansea University’s online learning initiatives. The contract also favours SMEs, encouraging smaller enterprises to engage and compete, provided they can deliver high-quality, compliant services within the specified timeframe and budget. This tender could be pivotal for organisations looking to expand their portfolio in the UK education sector.

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Notice Title

SU131(25) Provision of Online Learning - Design and Build Services

Notice Description

End-to-end curriculum development of online portfolio, with a focus on learning design, learning experience design, media and interactive development and asset creation. This should also include an expectation of managing programme development along Agile principles, along with quality assurance, compliance and continuous improvement

Planning Information

Prior Information Notice published on 17/12/24 - (2024/S 000-040538). Request for Information issued

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054585
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031027-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
James Thomas
Contact Email
j.r.g.thomas@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441792987353

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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