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title: "Lancaster University Pathway Programmes Provision"
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# Lancaster University Pathway Programmes Provision

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df72db74-bf05-4cbb-94bc-a1b4e14787ab

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## Summary

The Lancaster University is seeking a provider to deliver fully integrated foundation and pre-masters pathway programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate students to diversify its partner group. The procurement process, currently in the Tender stage, aims to prepare students for direct admission to the university, with enhanced English Language support for international students. The deadline for submitting tenders is December 20, 2022, and the contract period is from March 27, 2023, to March 26, 2025. The procurement falls under the Education and training services category and is based in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by Lancaster University presents an opportunity for businesses to engage in delivering educational programmes for a diverse group of students, including those from overseas. Businesses well-suited to compete in this procurement process are those with experience in providing educational services and pathway programmes. Understanding the English Language requirements and the need for collaboration with the university will be key factors in securing this contract for business growth.

## Notice

Lancaster University would like to increase and diversify its partner group and is seeking a provider to deliver fully integrated foundation and pre-masters pathway programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The University would like to develop a quality pathway provision in collaboration with an external partner to prepare students whose educational background and qualifications do not meet the direct entry requirements for direct admission to Lancaster University. The provider will need to deliver programmes with enhanced English Language support for international students. During the tendering process, the University is also interested to explore a pathway for UK students (e.g. in the Sciences) reflecting the growing practice at other UK Universities. Additional information: This tender is being conducted electronically using the Lancaster University e-tendering system which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ To receive documents new users must first register and obtain log in details. Existing users should log in to the web site and express interest. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf1f4e4-75bc-4e50-a722-534e48108123 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2023 - 26 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASHIRE |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2022 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf1f4e4-75bc-4e50-a722-534e48108123

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf1f4e4-75bc-4e50-a722-534e48108123
  1st December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/

## Provenance

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