--- title: "1489 Provision of MPharm Year Zero course 2021 - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-57c445d3-5fdc-4e03-84ea-938d2d523e14" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57c445d3-5fdc-4e03-84ea-938d2d523e14" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57c445d3-5fdc-4e03-84ea-938d2d523e14.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57c445d3-5fdc-4e03-84ea-938d2d523e14.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-08-15" --- # 1489 Provision of MPharm Year Zero course 2021 - AWARD Buyer: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57c445d3-5fdc-4e03-84ea-938d2d523e14 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57c445d3-5fdc-4e03-84ea-938d2d523e14) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57c445d3-5fdc-4e03-84ea-938d2d523e14.json) ## Summary The public procurement process concerns the provision of an MPharm Year Zero course for home applicants by De Montfort University, classified under higher education services in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, specifically Leicester (postal code LE1 9BH). The procurement stage is Award, with the contract period starting on 1st January 2021 and set to end on 30th September 2023, with potential extensions up to 30th September 2026. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, suitable for SMEs, under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) procurement as per the PCR 2015 guidelines. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in educational services, particularly those experienced in higher education or pharmacy courses. SMEs with a solid background in delivering level 3 academic routes onto the MPharm programme can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio, build a long-term relationship with De Montfort University, and potentially secure future extensions of the contract up to 2026, based on performance and business needs. The partnership with a reputable institution such as De Montfort University offers substantial growth prospects and the chance to contribute to higher education standards in the region. ## Notice DMU invites bids from suitably experienced and qualified providers for the provision of an MPharm Year Zero course for home applicants. DMU already has successful level 3 routes onto the MPharm for both EU and international applicants (www.dmu.ac.uk/dmu-international-college/international-year-zero/pharmacy.aspx) and for home applicants (www.dmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate-courses/pharmacy-mpharm-year-zero/pharmacy-mpharm-year-zero.aspx). This tender covers the provision of a level 3 route onto the MPharm for home applicants. It is anticipated that the initial contract period shall last until 30th September 2023, following which a potential three further one-year extensions may be available, subject to satisfactory performance, available resource and business need. The maximum total contract, assuming all extensions granted, will end 30th September 2026. The anticipated contract commencement date is Friday 1st January 2021, with course delivery to begin at the start of DMU's academic year 2021-22. It is considered that the applicable CPV codes for these services are featured in the list of CPV codes for Light Touch Regime (LTR) procurement under the PCR 2015. All other information relating to Award Criteria, evaluation and the full specification etc can be found within our ITT document for this procurement loaded on the In-Tend e tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18065295-0a9e-48f2-a45a-f86d1507c1b0 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Nov 2020 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE1 9BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester | | Local authority | Leicester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Leicester South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LIPC PARTNERSHIP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80300000 - Higher education services ## Release History - 15 Aug 2024 at 16:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18065295-0a9e-48f2-a45a-f86d1507c1b0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18065295-0a9e-48f2-a45a-f86d1507c1b0 15th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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