Planning

Delivery Partner for the University of Strathclyde Business School (SBS) MBA Centre in Kazakhstan

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

08 Jul 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow is planning to initiate a tender for a "Delivery Partner for the University of Strathclyde Business School (SBS) MBA Centre in Kazakhstan." This procurement falls under the services category within the education sector and aims to establish a local centre for delivering the University’s MBA programme in Kazakhstan. Key dates for this opportunity include a deadline for expressions of interest on 7th August 2021 and a future notice expected on 1st October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the management of higher education programmes or educational establishments. Organisations with experience in educational operations or familiarity with the regulatory environment in Kazakhstan will be well-suited to compete. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the University of Strathclyde to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially benefit from a partnership that supports both the local delivery of the MBA programme and the development of additional educational offerings in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery Partner for the University of Strathclyde Business School (SBS) MBA Centre in Kazakhstan

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde's Business School (SBS) is considering opening a centre in Kazakhstan to deliver the University of Strathclyde's MBA (the Programme). Interested parties should note services to be provided under any future arrangement may not be subject to the obligations of Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and that the publication of this notice does not imply that these Regulations apply.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde's Business School (SBS) is currently considering opening a Centre in Kazakhstan to deliver the University of Strathclyde's MBA (the Programme). The triple accredited (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB) Programme will be developed and delivered by Strathclyde Business School academics. Students who successfully complete the programme will receive a University of Strathclyde degree. In return for a percentage of the programme fee, the delivery partner will - with the support and direction of Strathclyde Business School Glasgow campus staff - administer the programme locally. Primary responsibilities include the provision of suitable facilities from which to operate and staff to recruit and market the programme. The partner will also financially administer the programme including the collection of tuition fees and provide local pastoral and learning support to the students. This centre will assist SBS in the local delivery of the MBA programme but the potential exists for supporting delivery of other postgraduate and executive education programmes in the future. To assist in a market scoping exercise SBS would like to invite expressions of interest from organisations or individuals who are based in Kazakhstan and could see themselves as suitable partners to deliver this initiative. Experience of managing higher education programmes, managing the operations of an educational establishment/ centre or familiarity of how international academic centre operation is managed is essential. It is desirable that the partner has a good understanding of the educational regulatory landscape in country and the Government approvals and licenses that will be required to allow the centre to open and operate.. Please refer to information contained within the short description section of this notice and note that the publication of this notice does not imply that any resulting contract will be subject to obligations of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000659042
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420640
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Kirstie Peffers
Contact Email
kirstie.peffers@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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