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Tender for the Provision of Business Simulation Module Design and Facilitation Services for Business in Practice (BIP - IB9SF0) and Marketing and Strategy in Practice (MSIP - IB9BF0) Modules.

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is inviting bids for the provision of advanced and interactive Business Simulation module design and facilitation services focused on "Business in Practice (BIP)" and "Marketing and Strategy in Practice (MSIP)" modules at its Coventry campus. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically related to educational software and IT consulting, with the tender initiated on 10th March 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, with submission deadlines set for 7th May 2026 and award decisions expected by 27th July 2026. The contract aims to commence in August 2026 for a three-year term, including potential renewals, with preparatory activities for student selections in October 2026 and module delivery around June 2027.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for service providers specialising in educational software development, IT consultancy, e-learning services, and business intelligence software. Small and medium enterprises will find this opportunity particularly suitable, given the focus on innovative software solutions and teamwork-based educational modules. Contributors must demonstrate technical service prowess and cost-effectiveness to meet the University's award criteria, prioritising a balance of 70% technical and 30% cost aspects. Engaging in this project can result in heightened visibility in the academic sector, fostering long-term partnerships with a prestigious institution. Businesses adept in designing simulation modules will be in an advantageous position to compete for this significant educational service project.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of Business Simulation Module Design and Facilitation Services for Business in Practice (BIP - IB9SF0) and Marketing and Strategy in Practice (MSIP - IB9BF0) Modules.

Notice Description

The University of Warwick is seeking an experience Service Provider/s, with the aim to purchase an advanced, innovative and interactive Business Simulation module packages, delivered to students enrolled on IB9SF0 - Business in Practice (BIP) and IB9SF0 - Marketing and Strategy in Practice (MSIP). This requirement is split into 2 Lots as each module focusing on a different subject area and scope. The intension is to establish an agreement, commencing around in August 2026 for an initial 3-year term, ahead of the first student selection in October 2026, with delivery over approximately 2 weeks in June 2027. Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) or the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024 (and as may be amended from time to time) and its procurement activities are not subject to the requirements set out therein or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Should the University advertise contracts in the Official Journal of the European Union, Find-A-Tender platform or other contract opportunity advertising site or platform, this is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Lot Information

Business in Practise (BIP)

The Business in Practice module brings together students from 8 different Masters programmes at Warwick Business School, and provides students with an alternative option to the dissertation. Whereas a dissertation would entail individual research, the Business in Practice module involves teamwork and a practical experience in a business simulation. We are seeking a provider to design and deliver this module.

Renewal: 3+1+1

Marketing and Strategy in Practice (MSIP)

The Marketing and Strategy in Practice module provides students with an alternative option to the dissertation. Whereas a dissertation would entail individual research, the Marketing and Strategy in Practice module involves teamwork and a practical experience in a business simulation. We are seeking a provider to design and deliver this module.

Renewal: 3+1+1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06662b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021283-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

48220000 - Internet and intranet software package

48482000 - Business intelligence software package

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

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

72212190 - Educational software development services

72212218 - License management software development services

80000000 - Education and training services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£246,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£246,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
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 WARWICK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 8UW
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
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

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