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title: "Contract for Online Educational delivery to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for Online Educational delivery to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-972e79b4-8d1f-47b4-bfc6-4bace5187ec2

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Birmingham seeking to award a contract titled "Contract for Online Educational delivery to the University of Birmingham." This falls under the industry category of 'Industry specific software package' with a maximum budget of £15,000,000. The procurement method used was a 'VEAT' procedure, and the tender period concluded on 24 September 2020. The contract is set to commence on 25 September 2020 and will run until 30 September 2030. The primary delivery address for this contract is located in Birmingham, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in online educational services and related technology solutions. Companies specialising in the development and delivery of e-learning platforms and content providers could effectively compete for similar future tenders. The focus on economies of scale and the pressing timelines set by the University may indicate a demand for established firms that can rapidly deploy resources and expertise, thus fostering potential business growth within this sector.

## Notice

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union in the cases listed below * The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive Explanation:The set up costs associated with the development and operational support of online learning courses are significant. The University has made a considerable investment in the technical, operational and cultural integration required for Wiley Education Services to deliver these services efficiently and effectively. This has included the implementation of modified working practices and staff training. Economies of scale, through the development of additional courses, are required in order to maximise the effectiveness of the current operation. These economies would be more than offset by the setup and integration costs associated with working with an alternative supplier to deliver additional courses. Therefore, when 3 / 4 considering the relative benefit, the cost of procuring services from a different supplier at this time would outweigh the advantage which may accrue. Timescale is also a consideration as the University wishes to go to market with these new courses in summer 2021. The internal resources required to set up the technical and operational integration with a new supplier are currently focused on urgent mitigations required as a result of COVID-19, as such it would be not be possible to achieve the desired timetable with an alternative provider. The University has therefore identified that for reasons of timescale and to achieve its aims within available staff capacity and alongside prioritised business activities, the products supplied by Wiley Educational Services are the only ones capable of meeting the University's requirements and this is the only viable option for the University at this time

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3576cf6-7f30-4ab1-925c-8b13bf444d46 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - VEAT Published in TED |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILEY EDU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2021 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3576cf6-7f30-4ab1-925c-8b13bf444d46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3576cf6-7f30-4ab1-925c-8b13bf444d46
  5th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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