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title: "A lead Higher Education partner to take forward the implementation of MK:U, a new university for Milton Keynes"
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# A lead Higher Education partner to take forward the implementation of MK:U, a new university for Milton Keynes

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fc997ce-f91e-4493-bf4f-189b1a6694bf

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## Summary

Milton Keynes Council is actively seeking a lead Higher Education partner to advance the establishment of MK:U, a new technology university in Milton Keynes. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having an active status and being issued as an open tender. The tender was published on 19th October 2017 and concluded on 10th January 2018, while the contract period is set to commence on 31st March 2018 and run until 30th September 2019. This project falls under the category of Higher Education services, and interested institutions are invited to participate from a region within the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for Higher Education institutions, particularly those that specialise in technology and innovation. Universities that are well-versed in leading collaborative educational initiatives and have experience in developing new academic programmes would be particularly suited to compete for this partnership. Engaging in this project allows institutions to expand their influence and contribute to the educational landscape in Milton Keynes, tapping into potential growth and collaborative research opportunities.

## Notice

Milton Keynes Council is seeking a Higher Education partner to lead the establishment of MK:U, a new technology university for Milton Keynes. The Council is inviting national and international Higher Education institutions who would like to be considered as a partner in driving forward this project to propose how they could join us in delivering the vision of a new university for Milton Keynes. All information is available on the e-tendering portal - https://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/612f4237-edcc-4c76-938a-bc8fe89177fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 14:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/612f4237-edcc-4c76-938a-bc8fe89177fb
- 19 Oct 2017 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/612f4237-edcc-4c76-938a-bc8fe89177fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/612f4237-edcc-4c76-938a-bc8fe89177fb
  19th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk
- https://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk/

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