Planning

Online Programme Management (OPM) System Provider

LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY

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Planning

18 Sep 2025 at 14:46

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool Hope University is currently in the planning stages of a procurement process seeking an Online Programme Management (OPM) System Provider. This tender is located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, and pertains to higher education and e-learning services. The university aims to establish a collaborative partnership with a commercial delivery partner to facilitate global online delivery of Level 7 programmes. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline set for 15th October 2025, with the contract award expected in January 2026 and a subsequent go-live date in October 2026. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure intending to short-list up to three suppliers for the tender stage, following the submission of a Procurement Specific Questionnaire and other documentation by the specified deadline.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology and online programme management to partner with an established educational institution like Liverpool Hope University. Companies capable of offering robust, legally compliant technology platforms to deliver education globally would find this tender particularly advantageous. The opportunity is well-suited for businesses capable of expanding university-level programmes internationally, enhancing their market reach, and increasing their service offerings. The project includes potential developments in micro-credentials and blended learning, appealing to businesses with innovative education solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, offering an extended contract term which could potentially last up to ten years, subject to performance and mutual agreement on contract extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Programme Management (OPM) System Provider

Notice Description

Liverpool Hope University are seeking to develop a collaborative partnership with a high-quality commercial delivery partner and Online Programme Management (OPM) system provider to offer degree programmes online, globally, meeting the educational, organisational and mission/values of the University. The successful bidder will have the capability and capacity to facilitate the global online delivery and distribution of Level 7 programmes (Postgraduate Certificates and full Masters routes) through a robust and legally compliant technology platform. The platform will have the capability for applicants to apply, register and pay for agreed programmes, deliver the provision fully online in line with agreed timeframes, administer and mark any assessments in line with university instructions. Following the initial pilot phase the University will be seeking further developments including but not limited to, for example: * University, or supplier, developed micro-credentials that can feed into a variety of programme pathways or as stand-alone programmes. * University, or supplier led, developed programmes at Level 6 and below. * Development of blended learning modes for university students on campus. There is an estimated contract award date of January 2026 and an estimated go live date of October 2026 (Note: the go-live date may change depending on the required mobilisation period for each lot but it is not expected to exceed 3 months). The proposed contract length shall be an 'initial term' of five (5) years, with the option to extend for a period (or periods) of up to a further five (5) years. Please note that estimated values, contract length (including changes to the initial term and/or extension term options), and timeline dates are all indicative at this stage and may be subject to change as the tender process concludes. Prospective bidders will be expected to complete and return a Procurement Specific Questionnaire & OPM Supplier Questionnaire - Technical Ability spreadsheet to assess suitability and will be required to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement if they are successful and subsequently invited to participate in the tender stage of this procurement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a period (or periods) of up to a further five (5) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057818-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80420000 - E-learning services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL HOPE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hope.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L16 9JD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Childwall
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Wavertree

Further Information

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