--- title: "MBA Activity Centre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-85be7aa3-a9e7-476b-9783-6cfcf33b95b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85be7aa3-a9e7-476b-9783-6cfcf33b95b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85be7aa3-a9e7-476b-9783-6cfcf33b95b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85be7aa3-a9e7-476b-9783-6cfcf33b95b0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DURHAM UNIVERSITY" published: "2018-05-23" --- # MBA Activity Centre Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85be7aa3-a9e7-476b-9783-6cfcf33b95b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85be7aa3-a9e7-476b-9783-6cfcf33b95b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85be7aa3-a9e7-476b-9783-6cfcf33b95b0.json) ## Summary Durham University, located in Durham, England, recently completed the procurement process for the "MBA Activity Centre" contract, which falls under the higher education services industry. The contract's objective is to source exceptional facilitators for workshops benefiting both the European Business School (EBS) and Full Time MBA students. This procurement was carried out using an open procedure, divided into two lots. Lot 1 is estimated at £20,000 per annum, while Lot 2 is estimated at £70,000 per annum. The engagement period included a supplier engagement day on 23 January 2018, site visits during late February and early March 2018, and the anticipated delivery of activities scheduled for September 2018. The tender period officially ended on 14 February 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers, particularly those specialising in educational services, training, and event management. Businesses that focus on delivering workshops, providing venues, and facilitating developmental activities would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this market. Given its framework agreement nature and appeal to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this contract could drive considerable business growth for qualified providers in the education sector looking to expand their client base within prominent institutions like Durham University. ## Notice Durham University Business School require exceptional facilitators to design and deliver workshops that will add maximum value to both the European Business School (EBS) and Full Time MBA student experience. In addition, suppliers will also need to provide a suitable venue(s) from which the programme(s) can take place. The overall MBA requirement will be divided into two lots and supplier(s) can apply for one or both. Lot 1 EBS MBA and Lot 2 FT MBA. The contract will initially run for a period of 2 years (24 months) with the option to extend for a further 2 years (24 months), not exceeding in total 4 year (48 months). The value is an estimation only based on the full 48 months. Key information for suppliers: Supplier Engagement Day on 23/01/2018 Site visits w/c 26/02/2018 and 09/03/2018 Delivery of EBS Activity Centre w/c 17/09/2018 Delivery of FT MBA Activity Centre 27- 29/09/2018 Venue(s) recommended must be within 2 hour (100 mile maximum) driving distance of postcode or zip code DH1 3LB Please note: Opportunities to apply via the EOI closed on 22/01/2018 at 12 noon. Additional information: Please note: Opportunities to apply via the EOI closed on 22/01/2018 at 12 noon. Key information for suppliers: Supplier Engagement Day on 23/01/2018 Site visits w/c 26/02/2018 and 09/03/2018. Delivery of EBS Activity Centre w/c 17/09/2018. Delivery of FT MBA Activity Centre 27-29/09/2018. Venue(s) recommended must be within 2 hour (100 mile maximum) driving distance of postcode or zip code DH1 3LB. Durham University are looking at setting up a framework agreement for the provision of service. Lot 1 value is estimated at PS20000 per annum average. Lot 2 value is estimated at PS70000 per annum average. To register interest and access the tender documents, see: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6772 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cb95787-2dea-4113-9cee-c3993e2597ba | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | 3 Jan 2018 | | Award date | 8 May 2018 | | Contract period | 16 Sep 2018 - 16 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £360,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £157,960 | | 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 3LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Durham South | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BRATHAY TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 23 May 2018 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cb95787-2dea-4113-9cee-c3993e2597ba - 30 Jan 2018 at 10:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6275d8cc-4b06-490e-9ec2-a8ecc987c989 - 8 Jan 2018 at 09:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6275d8cc-4b06-490e-9ec2-a8ecc987c989 - 29 Nov 2017 at 11:29 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a471c6b-a1f8-4293-856a-3ad0443bec86 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cb95787-2dea-4113-9cee-c3993e2597ba 23rd May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6275d8cc-4b06-490e-9ec2-a8ecc987c989 30th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a471c6b-a1f8-4293-856a-3ad0443bec86 29th November 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d84a1a25-ab54-45cc-9e25-c26ce633d1b8 EBS MBA Residential Activity Centre Evaluation Criteria - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8182ed9-96fa-4edf-936f-6da7a0b83125 FT MBA Residential Activity Centre Evaluation Criteria - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7ee36bc0-a2d0-432a-a77f-86510e4944f8 Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47a5c621-463f-4b91-8d90-47362c227ee2 Anti Bribery - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/599ea98b-65e8-4d45-98f6-cffe47915771 Financial Extract of Accounts - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00d13476-1bbc-4d4b-9bf8-c80576669ad4 Parent Company Guarantee - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/366b0c51-1f2c-458f-aa8e-56de4a13fcfa Service Level Agreement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87ca490f-d7a0-450a-aae8-4a4cae112924 EBS MBA Residential Activity Centre Pricing Proposal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2185d5de-c893-4371-95b1-bafb81fb330e FT MBA Residential Activity Centre Pricing Proposal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c9dcb31-c724-407d-b696-3842e006eb8b Full tender document - http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6772 Link to register interest and access full tender online ## Notice URLs - http://www.dur.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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