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Online Programme Management Solution

Abertay University

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jan 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Apr 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Abertay University, located in Dundee, is currently engaged in the procurement process for an "Online Programme Management Solution" aimed at expanding its educational offerings beyond the traditional campus model. The tender falls within the "services" category and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract value standing at £10 million. The procurement method employed is a selective process through competitive dialogue, with the deadline for submission of bids having already passed on 17 May 2021. The awarded supplier for this project is Higher Ed Partners Ltd, marking the completion of the tender process that began on 21 April 2021.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in online education and programme management. Companies with expertise in developing quality online teaching materials, marketing online programmes, and experience in pedagogical models suitable for diverse student cohorts would be particularly well-placed to compete. The collaboration with Abertay University emphasises the need for substantial financial commitment and an innovative approach to online learning, creating avenues for growth potential in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Programme Management Solution

Notice Description

Abertay University is strategically committed to the delivery of its programmes beyond our campus, including online, and has been exploring opportunities for alternative delivery partnerships across a range of delivery models and markets. We are looking to engage with an experienced delivery partner to both widen access to Abertay programmes, and increase revenue, by delivering some of our programmes online. We require a delivery partner that will: -Invest in, and develop, quality online teaching materials upfront and quickly -Provide significant upfront financial commitment to initiate partnership programme developments -Support the internal resource implications anticipated in developing this project at Abertay -Provide a 50/50 revenue share with Abertay University -Have experience in online pedagogy, and a willingness to share this expertise and develop that of our staff -Provide a pedagogical model that promotes access to the widest possible cohort of students, via multiple start dates and carousel model of delivery -Have significant expertise in marketing online programmes and modules -Have knowledge of, and access to, markets in which we don't directly operate ourselves -Provide market research insight to guide Abertay in the development of programmes that align with market demand and university expertise -Be committed to supporting students throughout their experience on an Abertay online programme -Allow Abertay to retain control over the quality of programmes -Allow Abertay to retain its intellectual property -Have an exceptional virtual learning environment, and collaboration with whom will enable expedient development of our own

Lot Information

Lot 1

Abertay university is strategically committed to the delivery of its programmes beyond our campus, including online, and has been exploring opportunities for alternative delivery partnerships across a range of delivery models and markets. We are looking to engage with an experienced delivery partner to both widen access to Abertay programmes, and increase revenue, by delivering some of our programmes online. We require a delivery partner that will: -Invest in, and develop, quality online teaching materials upfront and quickly -Provide significant upfront financial commitment to initiate partnership programme developments -Support the internal resource implications anticipated in developing this project at Abertay -Provide a 50/50 revenue share with Abertay University -Have experience in online pedagogy, and a willingness to share this expertise and develop that of our staff -Provide a pedagogical model that promotes access to the widest possible cohort of students, via multiple start dates and carousel model of delivery -Have significant expertise in marketing online programmes and modules -Have knowledge of, and access to, markets in which we don't directly operate ourselves -Provide market research insight to guide Abertay in the development of programmes that align with market demand and university expertise -Be committed to supporting students throughout their experience on an Abertay online programme -Allow Abertay to retain control over the quality of programmes -Allow Abertay to retain its intellectual property -Have an exceptional virtual learning environment, and collaboration with whom will enable expedient development of our own

Options: As part of the dialogue, additional purchase options will be subject to negotiation.

Renewal: The Purchaser will have the option to offer an extension for a period of up to 60 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000651534
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437908
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20224 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Abertay University
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1HG
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM7 Eastern Scotland
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Higher Ed partners ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412693
    Online Programme Management Solution - Abertay University is strategically committed to the delivery of its programmes beyond our campus, including online, and has been exploring opportunities for alternative delivery partnerships across a range of delivery models and markets. We are looking to engage with an experienced delivery partner to both widen access to Abertay programmes, and increase revenue, by delivering some of our programmes online. We require a delivery partner that will: -Invest in, and develop, quality online teaching materials upfront and quickly -Provide significant upfront financial commitment to initiate partnership programme developments -Support the internal resource implications anticipated in developing this project at Abertay -Provide a 50/50 revenue share with Abertay University -Have experience in online pedagogy, and a willingness to share this expertise and develop that of our staff -Provide a pedagogical model that promotes access to the widest possible cohort of students, via multiple start dates and carousel model of delivery -Have significant expertise in marketing online programmes and modules -Have knowledge of, and access to, markets in which we don't directly operate ourselves -Provide market research insight to guide Abertay in the development of programmes that align with market demand and university expertise -Be committed to supporting students throughout their experience on an Abertay online programme -Allow Abertay to retain control over the quality of programmes -Allow Abertay to retain its intellectual property -Have an exceptional virtual learning environment, and collaboration with whom will enable expedient development of our own
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437908
    Online Programme Management Solution - Abertay University is strategically committed to the delivery of its programmes beyond our campus, including online, and has been exploring opportunities for alternative delivery partnerships across a range of delivery models and markets. We are looking to engage with an experienced delivery partner to both widen access to Abertay programmes, and increase revenue, by delivering some of our programmes online. We require a delivery partner that will: -Invest in, and develop, quality online teaching materials upfront and quickly -Provide significant upfront financial commitment to initiate partnership programme developments -Support the internal resource implications anticipated in developing this project at Abertay -Provide a 50/50 revenue share with Abertay University -Have experience in online pedagogy, and a willingness to share this expertise and develop that of our staff -Provide a pedagogical model that promotes access to the widest possible cohort of students, via multiple start dates and carousel model of delivery -Have significant expertise in marketing online programmes and modules -Have knowledge of, and access to, markets in which we don't directly operate ourselves -Provide market research insight to guide Abertay in the development of programmes that align with market demand and university expertise -Be committed to supporting students throughout their experience on an Abertay online programme -Allow Abertay to retain control over the quality of programmes -Allow Abertay to retain its intellectual property -Have an exceptional virtual learning environment, and collaboration with whom will enable expedient development of our own

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