Tender

Provision of Online Programme and Short Course Management

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Tender

14 Dec 2021 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Online Programme and Short Course Management" as part of an open procurement process in the education sector. This procurement, currently in the tender stage, has a submission deadline of 31 January 2022, with bids being opened on the same date. The contract will focus on the management and delivery of online postgraduate programmes and short courses, enhancing Aberdeen’s offerings in online education. The tender is being facilitated through an electronic submission portal, and interested suppliers can find additional details on the University’s procurement website.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with experience in managing and delivering online courses and postgraduate programmes. Companies offering expertise in course design, online learning management systems, and those capable of delivering quality education remotely would be well-suited to compete. With potential for partnership and programme enhancement, this opportunity can help businesses grow their portfolios in the expanding field of online education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Online Programme and Short Course Management

Notice Description

Suppliers are invited to tender for: the management and delivery of agreed Aberdeen online postgraduate programmes under the University name and brand that will lead to an award of the University; and the design and delivery of short online courses both credit bearing and non-credit bearing under the University name and brand.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Suppliers are invited to tender for: the management and delivery of agreed Aberdeen online postgraduate programmes under the University name and brand that will lead to an award of the University; and the design and delivery of short online courses both credit bearing and non-credit bearing under the University name and brand. The University has successfully delivered online programmes and short courses both on its own primary virtual learning environment and in partnership with other providers. The University has a unique approach in the marketplace of allowing students to commence learning with short courses, building to and paying for an award flexibly and over time. The award of this contract aims to enhance and complement that provision. Partnership provision currently encompasses three 180-credit PGT programmes in the business discipline along with their disaggregated 15-credit courses. Suppliers would be expected to manage and deliver these extant programmes and courses.

Renewal: 5 x optional extensions of 1 year subject to review.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000676147
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435724
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435724
    Provision of Online Programme and Short Course Management - Suppliers are invited to tender for: the management and delivery of agreed Aberdeen online postgraduate programmes under the University name and brand that will lead to an award of the University; and the design and delivery of short online courses both credit bearing and non-credit bearing under the University name and brand.

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