Planning

UOW980 - Continuing Professional Development Portal

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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Planning

07 Aug 2025 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester is at the planning stage of a procurement process for the development of a "Continuing Professional Development Portal." This initiative falls under the industry categories of education and training services, software development, and administrative business services. The procurement process anticipates providing a comprehensive, web-based platform to support the University’s short-course portfolio growth. Interested parties should note a questionnaire deadline on 1st September 2025 and a clarification day scheduled for 24th September 2025. Located in Worcester, United Kingdom, this tender invites engagement through its initial phase, which reflects a commitment to modernising the University's course information dissemination and enrolment processes. The official market engagement documentation was published on 7th August 2025, with a future notice expected by 11th November 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in software package and information systems, training software development, and related administrative services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability requirements. With the project's contract period stretching from March 2026 to March 2031, and potential extensions up to 2033, businesses with solutions that simplify applicant experiences—while integrating secure online payment systems and showcasing educational courses effectively—will find this an ideal project to contribute to and grow alongside the University’s ambitious plans.

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Notice Title

UOW980 - Continuing Professional Development Portal

Notice Description

To support the University's ambitious growth targets in its short-course portfolio the University now seeks a modern, web-based platform that can both showcase CPD opportunities and provide a simple applicant experience from first enquiry to confirmed enrolment. The chosen solution must present course information in an engaging, searchable format, guide applicants through a concise application journey, and support secure online payment - whether the learner is self-funded or sponsored by an employer or a third-party organisation.

Planning Information

Questionairre to be completed. Clarification / Open day 24th September 2025 https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05834f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046893-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72212931 - Training software development services

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
uwtenders@worc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

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