Award

Provision of CFAI professional exam training services - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2017 at 00:00

Tender

25 Aug 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is seeking to contract for the provision of CFAI professional exam training services for levels 1 to 3, with titles reflecting this engagement. This initiative falls under the education industry category and is located in Aberdeen, UK. As of December 14, 2017, the contract has been signed, and the procurement process was conducted via an open tender, with an award notice reflecting its completion. The procurement process was initiated on August 25, 2017, with bids closing on September 29, 2017.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in professional education and training services, particularly those accredited to provide CFA exam preparation. Companies that can demonstrate previous experience offering similar programmes, along with a robust financial background, would be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities in this area. The potential for ongoing engagement over a five-year period, with options for extensions, should attract interest from providers looking to develop long-term partnerships with educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of CFAI professional exam training services - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

For the provision of training and support for CFA exams (levels 1 to 3). The University has successfully delivered an MSc programme on-campus in Finance that embeds the opportunity for students to take CFA level 1 (other levels by exception) during their 12 month study programme. It now seeks to extend this arrangement to include a new online Finance programme and provide training and support for CFA exams (levels 1 to 2) as required. The online programme may require level 3 support by exception. The contract shall be for 5 (five) years with option to extend for 5 (five) individual 1 (one) year periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the provision of training and support for CFA exams (levels 1 to 3). The University has successfully delivered an MSc programme on-campus in Finance that embeds the opportunity for students to take CFA level 1 (other levels by exception) during their 12 month study programme. It now seeks to extend this arrangement to include a new online Finance programme and provide training and support for CFA exams (levels 1 to 2) as required. The online programme may require level 3 support by exception. The contract shall be for 5 (five) years with option to extend for 5 (five) individual 1 (one) year periods.

Renewal: The contract shall be for 5 (five) years with option to extend for 5 (five) individual 1 (one) year periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000509427
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304734
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

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
18 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224274467

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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    Provision of CFAI professional exam training services - University of Aberdeen - For the provision of training and support for CFA exams (levels 1 to 3). The University has successfully delivered an MSc programme on-campus in Finance that embeds the opportunity for students to take CFA level 1 (other levels by exception) during their 12 month study programme. It now seeks to extend this arrangement to include a new online Finance programme and provide training and support for CFA exams (levels 1 to 2) as required. The online programme may require level 3 support by exception. The contract shall be for 5 (five) years with option to extend for 5 (five) individual 1 (one) year periods.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC304734
    Provision of CFAI professional exam training services - University of Aberdeen - For the provision of training and support for CFA exams (levels 1 to 3). The University has successfully delivered an MSc programme on-campus in Finance that embeds the opportunity for students to take CFA level 1 (other levels by exception) during their 12 month study programme. It now seeks to extend this arrangement to include a new online Finance programme and provide training and support for CFA exams (levels 1 to 2) as required. The online programme may require level 3 support by exception. The contract shall be for 5 (five) years with option to extend for 5 (five) individual 1 (one) year periods.

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