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title: "UOE/2016/001 - UOE Online Distance Learning Programmes and Services."
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# UOE/2016/001 - UOE Online Distance Learning Programmes and Services.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d87531f9-ce22-4028-bd31-26ffc82911a5

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed a competitive dialogue procurement process for their tender titled "UOE/2016/001 - UOE Online Distance Learning Programmes and Services." This initiative aims to establish a range of online education programmes by 2020, focusing on increasing the digital capabilities of academic staff to meet growing student demands. The procurement stage is now in the Award phase, with the contract having been awarded to Keypath Education UK Ltd. The contract period is set to commence on 20 December 2016 and will run until 18 December 2026. The procurement falls under the Education and Training Services category and has an estimated value of £2,200,000, with an end date for the tender period marked as 16 December 2016.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in online education and digital learning services. Companies with a robust background in developing and delivering higher education programmes, especially at the master's level, will find this contract well-suited for their expertise. Additionally, the emphasis on enhancing digital capabilities indicates a demand for innovative solutions and experienced partners in the field, making it an ideal prospect for larger educational technology firms looking to expand their footprint in the UK market.

## Notice

The University has undertaken a EU Compliant Competitive Dialogue procurement process to: i. Launch a suite of online programmes (especially at Masters Level) to a worldwide audience by 2020. ii. Achieve a step change in the digital capabilities of its academic staff and professional services in order tomeet the fast expanding digital expectations and demand from the students it recruits. iii. Identify a high quality commercial partner with the necessary profile and expertise in the online educationsector to assist the University across its strategic online agenda.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a15e6937-9625-4a12-bf25-a85b65a137b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2016 - 18 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYPATH EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2016 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a15e6937-9625-4a12-bf25-a85b65a137b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a15e6937-9625-4a12-bf25-a85b65a137b1
  23rd December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=232411823
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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