--- title: "Online Programme Management (OPM) Partnership for Online Course Development" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c1ecc97f-3b3b-42b3-b409-ddd4bde121a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1ecc97f-3b3b-42b3-b409-ddd4bde121a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1ecc97f-3b3b-42b3-b409-ddd4bde121a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1ecc97f-3b3b-42b3-b409-ddd4bde121a5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DURHAM UNIVERSITY" published: "2024-05-02" --- # Online Programme Management (OPM) Partnership for Online Course Development Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1ecc97f-3b3b-42b3-b409-ddd4bde121a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c1ecc97f-3b3b-42b3-b409-ddd4bde121a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c1ecc97f-3b3b-42b3-b409-ddd4bde121a5.json) ## Summary The University of Durham is seeking an Online Programme Management (OPM) partner to develop online non-credit bearing courses for external learners. The procurement involves the creation of fully online postgraduate programmes under a framework agreement for the development of 5-10 large-scale programmes over the next 5 years. The tender period ends on 24th May 2024, with a contract duration from 5th August 2024 to 4th August 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a total value of £50,000. The University, based in Durham, in the North East region of the United Kingdom, is looking for partners to enhance its online educational offerings in the Education and Training Services category. This tender opportunity with Durham University presents a chance for businesses with expertise in marketing, digital design, and online course development to establish a long-term partnership. Suitable businesses should be prepared for significant investment and collaboration with the University over the potential 5-year contract period, with a possible 2-year extension. The University emphasises the strategic benefits, additional income streams, and enhanced global profile that could result from successful collaboration. Interested parties can access the full tender documents online and address any queries to Steven Carter, the University contact. ## Notice The University of Durham has a requirement to engage an Online Programme Management (OPM) partner to provide marketing, digital design and development of online non-credit bearing courses for external learners. Durham University seeks to expand its offering of high-quality online master's programmes, beyond the provision already supported in Durham University Business School (DUBS) and Arts and Humanities. In addition, Durham University has identified a desire to develop online CPD, executive education, and outreach courses that showcase Durham's strengths and contribute to local, national, and global knowledge and skills development. These initiatives have the potential to provide the University with additional income streams and raise the profile of Durham University both locally and globally in addition to other strategic benefits. The tender specification outline is focused on supporting the development of fully online postgraduate programmes. Durham University seeks a framework agreement which positions the chosen supplier as the preferred supplier for the development of 5-10 large scale postgraduate programmes over the next 5 years. It is envisioned that a framework agreement would be required, with the option to undertake variable approaches to course development from full service to single services depending upon the needs of each individual programme and our resource needs. As such, each programme would be considered an addendum to a master services agreement, and subject to negotiated terms of development and delivery. The chosen partner will work closely with colleagues in the Durham Centre for Academic Development (DCAD). To view all open tender negotiations including this one, see additional information links within this notice below. Durham University is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Additional information: Note: This opportunity is locked and will not open for supplier responses / bids until Monday, 6th May 12 noon (GMT). You can only view the tender requirements until this time. The University is intending to let this contract for a potential 5 years, with an optional 2 year extension although this can be discussed at the Negotiation phase of this procurement. This is a long term partnership arrangement which will require significant investment from the University and the Partner so a longer contract is required. To view all open tenders, including this one, and view supporting documentation follow the links above. You will be able to view and download the full tender documents from this site (RFN00028). Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to: steven.carter@durham.ac.uk The University expressly reserves the rights: i) Not to award any contract as a result of this procurement process commenced by publication of this notice. ii) To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. iii) To award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice; and iv) To award contract(s) in stages. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. The University of Durham is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a795d7d-8eaa-4f20-a953-ea0c1c4fbf3b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 2 May 2024 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a795d7d-8eaa-4f20-a953-ea0c1c4fbf3b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a795d7d-8eaa-4f20-a953-ea0c1c4fbf3b 2nd May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8add1dee-5e6c-4385-a0db-1177444ce103 Tender document in full including T&Cs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01d7bf00-d53d-4541-ba59-77d49d4d35ef Case study (response required as part of submission) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/309b8008-e6ca-4a66-93bc-5bef5b2b751c Specification (requires response as part of submission) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3cfa105d-b6b1-4e65-8f65-b38ea31cdcb5 Guidance on how to view Durham University published contracts and associated documents. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d087585-7f75-471c-977a-abe12f0bd78a Guidance for suppliers in registering with Durham University for this opportunity. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef74fd43-2cc4-4ff1-9f5d-fddb1b372562 Guidance for suppliers to complete a tender submission once they are a registered supplier with Durham University. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/962eeb08-642a-46c3-b98f-a62d18c69f9e Anti Bribery Policy - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4aa91b24-86d5-48e7-9303-31c42ccc91a3 Financial extract of accounts - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a643d371-8fd9-4009-b8db-34648581a683 Supply chain code of conduct - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c082cb95-43b9-4217-8dfa-d991b70f9e42 Insurances - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f876eb7c-6070-4e22-b948-702b5e0023fa Non-Disclosure Agreement (information only at this stage) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ddd7fee-e3c0-477f-8c33-f023d688e8bd Required references to support bidding - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/959f7046-222f-448f-aecf-ef1cad1ee431 Data processing agreement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8115980-8763-438a-bfe4-9db493d2f43d Data assessment questionnaire (supplier to complete as part of response) - https://ehjb.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/NegotiationAbstracts?prcBuId=300000003996095&_afrLoop=95440371779867676&_afrWindowMode=0&_afrWindowId=ttwkg3tro&_adf.ctrl-state=7rt44963u_1&_afrFS=16&_afrMT=screen&_afrMFW=1872&_afrMFH=966&_afrMFDW=1920&_afrMFDH=1080&_afrMFC=8&_afrMFCI=0&_afrMFM=0&_afrMFR=96&_afrMFG=0&_afrMFS=0&_afrMFO=0 Negotiation Abstract link to view opportunity, tender and supporting documents and register as a supplier. - https://ehjb.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/PrcPosRegisterSupplier?prcBuId=300000003996095 Supplier registration ## Notice URLs - 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