Planning

YSJU Online Education Landscape Survey

YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 09:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

York St John University is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "YSJU Online Education Landscape Survey," aimed at engaging a consultant to provide an in-depth analysis of the online education landscape. This procedure is associated with the Higher Education Services industry category, particularly within the UK region of UKE21. Proposals for this tender must be submitted by 31st July 2026. Additionally, initial engagement proposals and quotes are due by 4th June 2026. This tender arises as part of the university's ed-tech strategy, with work commencing from 8th June 2026 and concluding by 31st July 2026. With a total estimated value of £12,000, the project requires a service provider adept in delivering strategic insights in online education trends and strategic direction.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms or individual consultants with experience in the higher education sector, especially those skilled in online education initiatives within non-Russell Group institutions. The project invites participation from businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of market dynamics and have a proven track record of influencing academic strategies and commercial models. Engaging in this tender could enhance business growth through the expansion of service offerings within the academic consultancy domain, establishing stronger connections with educational institutions like York St John University. With a concise project window, the tender is well-suited to dynamic and capable consultants offering innovative and data-driven solutions that align with contemporary educational strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

YSJU Online Education Landscape Survey

Notice Description

The university seeks a skilled and experienced consultant to deliver a report on the online education landscape. This consultancy role sits at the heart of the University'ss ed-tech strategy and will provide an independent, data driven view of the online education landscape. This work will include, but is not limited to, the following elements:- - analyse the scope of the online market - identify enrolment trends, subject concentration, and demand across different levels of study - provide the direction and landscape for YSJ to pursue the online education market Your insights will guide our portfolio choices for online delivery, while also evaluating partnership opportunities and commercial models used across the sector. A key part of the role involves assessing the risk profiles of potential partner organisations, both at a broad market level and through detailed, granular analysis to ensure we make informed, future focused decisions that strengthen our online offering. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate: - Proven experience delivering online education landscape data within UK universities - Experience working with non-Russell Group or teaching focused institutions - Strong understanding of the education sector and online requirements Timescales and Format YSJ anticipates this being a short, defined engagement. A proposal must be delivered by 31 July 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-York:-Higher-education-services./35K725P8TR To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/35K725P8TR

Planning Information

We are seeking proposals with quotes for the work described to help us assess the market and what is possible in the timescales set. Please submit proposals and pricing via the Delta portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a069
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047567-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO31 7EX
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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