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title: "GB-Bradford: Foundation Programme"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD"
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# GB-Bradford: Foundation Programme

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acafec3d-76f6-47ed-ad04-8004367eb7dc

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## Summary

The University of Bradford is conducting a tender for its Foundation Programme, focusing on higher education services within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The tender is open, with a published date of 7th October 2019 and a deadline for submissions on 14th October 2019. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £100,000 to £500,000, and the anticipated contract period is from June 1, 2020, to May 1, 2023.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their business in the education sector. Businesses specialising in higher education services, particularly those with experience in developing foundation and pre-masters programmes, would be well-equipped to compete for this contract. The University aims to identify innovative partnerships to enhance recruitment pipelines, making this a strategic opportunity for suitable providers.

## Notice

The University is investing additional resource into achieving this aim and is focusing its efforts into 15 key international markets, including India, Pakistan and Nigeria. As part of the strategy, the University is keen to explore additional recruitment pipeline opportunities, one of which would be the possible establishment of on-campus foundation and pre-masters preparation programmes delivered in partnership with a commercial provider. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/145ce7e6-ee7a-4080-86a0-99c5b6060c30 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 1 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD7 1DP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2019 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/145ce7e6-ee7a-4080-86a0-99c5b6060c30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/145ce7e6-ee7a-4080-86a0-99c5b6060c30
  7th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bradford:-Foundation-Programme/35YE4RUZRR
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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